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Military Cohesion if you are in the military and havent tooken it please do?

2009-11-16T20:22:00.001-08:00

First of all, on behave of all students of Buena Vista University in Fort Dodge, Iowa we would like to thank you for your service for us and this great country. Your duty and sacrifice means to a lot to us, so keep the good work.

At Buena Vista University as students, we are conducting a survey on the cohesion of military units and we would be honored if take this survey for us. Providing information on this survey is voluntary. There is no penalty if you choose not to respond. However, maximum participation is encouraged so that the data will be complete and representative. Your survey instrument will be treated as confidential. Identifying information will be used only by persons engaged in, and for the purposes of, the survey

Cohesion in Military Units

1.Which area of the armed services are you a member of?

a.Army

b.Navy

c.Air Forces

d.Marines

2.What is your grade?

a.E-1 to E-3 f. Warrant Officer

b.E-4 g. O-1 to O-2

c.E-5 h. O-3

d.E-6 i. O-4

e.E-7 to E-9 j.O-5 and above

3.What category does your occupation fall?

a.Infantry, Gun Crews and Allied Science, including armor and amphibious, combat engineering, combat air crew and military police.

b.Electronic Equipment Repair

c.Communications and Intelligence Specialists

d.Medical and Dental Specialists

e.Other Technical and Allied Specialists, including photography, drafting, surveying, mapping, weather, ordinance disposal and diving, scientific and engineering aides, musicians

f.Administrative Specialists and Clerks

g.Electrical/Mechanical Equipment Repair

h.Craft workers, including metal working, construction, utilities, lithography, gas and fuel production, fabric, leather and rubber repair, marine operating crafts, fire fighting, and damage control

4.Are you (mark only one)

a.Hispanic

b.Black

c.White

d.Other

5.What is the highest grade of school that you have completed?

a.High school, not graduate

b.High school diploma or GED

c.Associate’s or other two year degree

d.Bachelor’s degree

e.Graduate Study or graduate Degree

6.What is your gender?

a.Male

b.Female

To be continued...

The rest of the survey...

7.If currently married or in relationship, is your spouse…

a.On active military duty?

b.A civilian, but formally in the military?

c.A civilian, never in military?

d.N/A, I am single

8.How long have you been serving in the military?

Years_____Months_____

9.Have you served in the following operations (check all that apply)?

__ Operation Just Cause in Panama

__ Operations Desert Storm/Shield

__ Operation Joint Task Force hurricane Andrew or Katrina in Florida and Georgia

__ Operation Restore Hope in Somalia

__ Operation Able Sentry in Macedonia

__ Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti

__ Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia

__ Other

10.Would you like to stay in military until retirement?

a.Yes

b.No

c.Not sure

11.Are their members of the opposite sex serving in your unit?

a.Yes

b.No

12.Which of the following describes how you feel about your co-workers?

a.I believe that I can trust and depend on my coworkers.

b.I believe that my coworkers and I communicate well

c.I believe that my coworkers and I work well together.

d.I believe that my coworkers and I would respond well to a crisis.

13.How would you describe the cohesiveness of your unit?

a.We are a very cohesive unit.

b.We are a loosely cohesive unit.

c.We are divided into conflicting groups.

d.Gender differences weaken cohesiveness.

14.Do you think men and women should be segregated during basic training, or integrated?

a.Segregated for both enlisted and officers

b.Segregated for enlisted, but integrated officers

c.Integrated for enlisted, but segregated for officers

d.Integrated for both enlisted and officers

15.When women are integrated into previously all-male units, how should they be assigned?

a.We should try to assign women evenly across units.

b.We should try to assign women only to some units so there will be more of them on each sight.

c.We shouldn’t pay attention to gender when assigning women to previously all-male units.

To be continued...

The rest of the survey:

16.Do you believe women are treated differently by your commanding officer?

a.Yes

b.No

17.Do you believe you have been treated differently by your coworkers because of gender?

a. Yes

b. No

18. If you believe you have been treated differently, how (select all that apply)?

a. I have received more mentoring/instruction/support than opposite gender.

b. I have received less mentoring/instruction/ support than opposite gender.

c. I have been given more dirty work.

d. I have been given less dirty work.

e. Others pay more attention to me and single me out.

f. Others pay less attention to me and ignore me.

g. I am harassed or teased because of my gender.

h. More is expected of me than the opposite gender.

i. Less is expected of me that the opposite gender.

j. I tend to get better assignments than the opposite gender.

k. I tend to get worse assignments than the opposite gender.

l. I tend to receive overly positive work evaluations.

m. I tend to receive overly negative work evaluations.

n. I have a better chance of being promoted than the opposite gender.

o. I have a less chance of being promoted than the opposite gender.

19.Which of the following options comes closet to your opinion?

a.I am satisfied with the present military regulations that exclude women from certain direct combat roles.

b.I think that women who want to volunteer for the combat arms should be allowed to do so.

c.I think that women should be treated exactly like men and serve in the combat arms just like men.

20.How do you feel about the possibility of women serving in the following units?

a.These units should remain closed to women. b.Qualified women should be allowed to volunteer for these units. c.Qualified women should be assigned to these units the same way men are.

Infantry a b c

Armor a b c

Submarines a b c

Special Forces a b c

21.Is there anything on the topic of women serving in your unit that you would feel uncomfortable saying in front of service members?

a.Yes

b.No

c.If yes, please explain:

Thanks for taking the survey...

Military Cohesion if you are in the military and havent tooken it please do?
.Which area of the armed services are you a member of?

a.Army

2.What is your grade?

c.E-5 h. O-3

3.What category does your occupation fall?

a.Infantry, Gun Crews and Allied Science, including armor and amphibious, combat engineering, combat air crew and military police.

4.Are you (mark only one)

c.White

5.What is the highest grade of school that you have completed?

d.Bachelor’s degree

6.What is your gender?

a.Male

7.If currently married or in relationship, is your spouse…

a.On active military duty?

8.How long have you been serving in the military?

Years____6_Months___6__

9.Have you served in the following operations (check all that apply)?

__ Operation Just Cause in Panama

__ Operations Desert Storm/Shield

__x Operation Joint Task Force hurricane Andrew or Katrina in Florida and Georgia

__ Operation Restore Hope in Somalia

__ Operation Able Sentry in Macedonia

__ Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti

__ Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia

_x_ Other

10.Would you like to stay in military until retirement?

a.Yes

11.Are their members of the opposite sex serving in your unit?

a.Yes

12.Which of the following describes how you feel about your co-workers?

d.I believe that my coworkers and I would respond well to a crisis.

13.How would you describe the cohesiveness of your unit?

a.We are a very cohesive unit.

14.Do you think men and women should be segregated during basic training, or integrated?

a.Segregated for both enlisted and officers

15.When women are integrated into previously all-male units, how should they be assigned?

b.We should try to assign women only to some units so there will be more of them on each sight.

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16.Do you believe women are treated differently by your commanding officer?

a.Yes

17.Do you believe you have been treated differently by your coworkers because of gender?

a. Yes

18. If you believe you have been treated differently, how (select all that apply)?

a. I have received more mentoring/instruction/support than opposite gender.

b. I have received less mentoring/instruction/ support than

o. I have a less chance of being promoted than the opposite gender.

19.Which of the following options comes closet to your opinion?

a.I am satisfied with the present military regulations that exclude women from certain direct combat roles.

20.How do you feel about the possibility of women serving in the following units?

. b.Qualified women should be allowed to volunteer for these units.

21.Is there anything on the topic of women serving in your unit that you would feel uncomfortable saying in front of service members?

a.Yes

c.If yes, please explain:

Due to the way sexuall harassment is over used as an excuse for anything I think it is rediclious that there is NCO's that have to watch their back just because a lower enlisted female does not like him she can say he sexually harrassed her etc and lose his rank. I also Think it is crazy how slutty women that are assigned to combat arms units are. I also think that the current policy on rape and being drunk needs to be changed if we are both drunk why is the male always the one to blame when the night before the female was coming onto him etc but the next morning she has what the hell did we do syndrome? Why can't it ever be the other way around?

.........Shadow Stalker

I work 2 positions for the same company. Am I eligible for benefits?

2009-11-16T20:22:00.000-08:00

I have a friend who has been working for a company in California since this past September. She has been working at two separate positions for this company (She works 20 hours at one position and 20 hours at the other totaling 40 hours per week). According to her company policies, she has nearly worked long enough at this company to become eligible for medical and dental benefits. However, when she approached her supervisor about this, she said that she was ineligible for these benefits because the company does not view her as a full-time associate. The company views her as working two part-time positions for two different branches of the company. My friend is positive that she is working under the same branch and is flustered. Is there a California/Federal labor law she can show to her company, or is she out of luck?

I work 2 positions for the same company. Am I eligible for benefits?
That doesn't sound kosher to me!

It doesn't matter what capacity she works in at the company. If she is working 40 hours a week, she is considered full time under the law. If other full-time employees are offer benefits, she should most certainly be entitled!

Good luck!
Reply:Your friend should call better business beaure..they would know exactly how to help her get her benefits..I am sure she qualifies and the company is just trying to get one over on her...She should put her foot down and threaten her supervisor to go to Better business bearue...I am sure they know that what they are doing is illegal...

In California, if you work in a certain place for more than three months working over thirty two hours a week..that person is eligible for full time benefits...
Reply:Go to the unemployment office and get the Labor Board's number then call them.
Reply:It depends on three things.

California's law regarding minimum hours for full time employment. Search on California Labor Board

Does she receive one paycheck every week? or two?

What the employee handbook states is considered full time employment.

Good luck to her

What state has the most call center jobs?

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Expert Human Resources/Benefits/Call Center/Customer Inquiry Specialist

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Fifteen years experience as HR Benefits Representative for large Midwest bank with international locations. Five years as Inbound Call Center Case Manager serving customer base of 73,000 people. I specialize in the areas of enrollment/eligibility and claims customer service for Medical (HMO, PPO, POS, Indemnity) Dental (DMO and Comprehensive), Vision and Life insurance.

EXPERIENCE:

J.P. MORGAN CHASE (Formerly BANKONE) - Chicago, IL 10-1980/05-2003

HR Associate - Call Center Case Manager 07-1998/05-2003

Rated Most Talented Customer Service Representative by unit manager for consistently scoring 97 percent or higher on Customer Service Audits for Basic and Escalated calls. Responsible for Processing of daily online, real-time corrections for Payroll, Benefits, Personnel, and Attendance system for a customer base of 73,000 people. SKILLS: Windows XP, MS Word, Excel, Access,

What state has the most call center jobs?
Arizona

http://phoenix.about.com/od/empllarge/a/...
Reply:Bophar, India
Reply:Look for the state with the highest suicide rate.
Reply:If you have all those qualifications you don't need this site to find a job
Reply:Former call center guy here.

Perhaps you'd be happer (and not be in violation of the rules, like you are here) if you post to Monster.com etc?

Sorry, had to flag it.
Reply:JTRaceFan may have the answer. I was going to ask if it was a world wide question.

Good luck.
Reply:Try Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee.

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Should I close my Care Credit accounts?

2009-11-16T20:21:00.002-08:00

I opened two Care Credit accounts opened with GE in 2007. Both accounts will be paid off by the end of 2008, each with $2000 limits. Should I keep these cards open after I pay them off? These two are the only non-major credit card company cards I have but their limits are higher than some of my other cards. Since they are not associated with VISA or MasterCard, does this matter much to my credit score? For those that have Care Credit accounts, did you find that you actually used the accounts after you paid off the initial procedure you opened the account for? The only reason why I opened them was to finance some dental work that was later taken care of by my insurance and also to finance laser vision correction. I am contemplating closing these cards after their balances are paid off but I am curious as to how beneficial it would be that I have $4000 in available credit (that I would probably not use) especially since my other cards have balances on them.

Should I close my Care Credit accounts?
Usually when you close any accounts, your credit score might drop slightly. I have kept my account open (it is paid in full). Occassionally I will pay with this card when my dental insurance does not cover an amount charged by my dentist. I like to have it just in case any other "emergencies" (laser surgery, botox, etc) come up!!!
Reply:A big part of your credit score is the ratio of revolving debt to available credit limits. Carrying balances of more than 30% hurts your credit score. Closing these cards would lower your overall available limit, thus increasing your debt percentage.

If there are no annual fees on these cards, keep them open at least until you pay off all your other credit cards.

Wisdom teeth pulled a week from now, but what about a week later?

2009-11-16T20:21:00.001-08:00

I'm 22 and I still have all 4 of my wisdom teeth. Boo! They are growing crooked and my mouth now is tight so I can't floss and they hurt, blah blah blah, etc...everything usually associated with wisdom teeth.

So naturally I am having them pulled. It will be on the 19th (next Wednesday). I am about to lose insurance and don't know when I will have dental again. So with that I only have this month to do it which happens to be my busiest month. But he only does it Wednesdays so the 19th was really the only option that fits in my schedule. BUT. On the 26th I am leaving for San Antonio. It is an 8 hour ride. And we are stopping in Mexico for a day afterwards. Who would stop in Mexico without sampling Mexican food? Ha. I'll be in this area for about a week.

I am really worried about the swelling and pain. It is a week after the surgery, will/could I be fine? Any advice? Or am I just S.O.L.?

Wisdom teeth pulled a week from now, but what about a week later?
I've never had wisdom teeth pulled, but have had a root canal. You should be fine. Just make sure you take the pain meds they give you!
Reply:Actually, the pain meds made me nothing but sick. I mean, I threw up 5 times in about an hour. And that was with food! It sucked. Report It

Reply:I had my wisdom teeth pulled on a thurday and was eating spicy foods that saturday.....evne though i wasnt supposed to haha. um when you are eating it though try to not put the pressure directly on the stitches....obviously.

just avoid the whole using a straw thing and be careful when drinking out of bottles the suction could cause dry socket....which sucks big time.

its not too bad. the worst thing for me was the puffyness
Reply:Only you know how you will feel two weeks down the road. Usually they tell you to use a wet teabag on the site...You do not want a dry socket...The clot has to form and infection could set in. I would be careful about eating so that things can heal....
Reply:A week after extraction of wisdom teeth, you should be feeling more comfortable, but Mexican food will probably be out of the question! The areas in the back of your mouth will still be healing. Spices and sharp foods getting caught behind the last teeth can cause the areas not to heal properly and you could develop a very painful problem called a "dry socket", meaning it stops healing. Be gentle to yourself and take it easy.

Can anybody top these?

2009-11-16T20:21:00.000-08:00

Family Fortunes, ITV

Something a blind man might use? A Sword

A Song with the word Moon in the title? Blue Suede Moon

Name the Capital of France? F

Name a bird with a long Neck? Naomi Campbell

Name an occupation where you might need a torch? A burglar

Where is the Taj Mahal? Opposite the Dental Hospital

What is Hitlers first name? Heil

A famous Scotsman? Jock

Some famous brothers? Bonnie and Clyde

A dangerous race? The Arabs

Something that floats in a bath? Water

An item of clothing worn by the Three Musketeers? A horse

Something you wear on a beach? A deckchair

A famous Royal? Mail

Something that flies that doesn't have an engine? A bicycle with wings

A famous bridge? The Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Something a cat does ? Goes to the Toilet

Something you do in the bathroom? Decorate

A method of securing your home? Put the kettle on

Something associated with pigs? The Police

A sign of the Zodiac? April

Something people might be allergic to? Skiing

Can anybody top these?
Mr %26amp; Mrs (USA) during the 1980's:

Host: "Where is the strangest place you've ever had sex?"

Mrs: "Up the butt, Bob"
Reply:gosh!!! it's to many...i'm too lazy to read those
Reply:His hand

Moonie

FRANCE

Bridget nelson

A torch tester

Up the town

TWAT

Lock ness

Me and my brother

one legged race

Poo

Cotten

Sand

The cigerette brand

a donkey

The card game

licks its balls

read the paper

shut the door

My mum

UM

People

wow that was fun. Hard to think

Dentists, Please Tell Me What You Think?

2009-11-16T20:20:00.002-08:00

My DDS hasn't been able to determine what's wrong with my mouth, in am area where my last Root Canal was. Xrays show no infection anywhere and when the dentist feels around my gums, she cannot feel infection. My symptoms were simular to those of a tooth infection. After alot of investigating and testing, she determined that the most effected tooth was the rooth canaled tooth but she wasn't sure why. (she also has a post grad in endodontics). Long story short, my best friend who works in the dental field for 13 years said it really sounded like clinching or grinding to her and to try a night guard. It is now day 5 with a night guard and I notice a substantial difference. Still some slight throbbing, some slight aching but nothing like what it was. So what do you think? Is it possible all that horrible pain was associated with clinching and grinding?

Dentists, Please Tell Me What You Think?
Its probably the root canal failed. Next option remove it and put a bridge or denture
Reply:I would guess it is a missed canal (quite easy to do). You may ask the dentist for a referral to an endodontist if it doesn't get better (does your dentist use a microscope? -- if not, an endodontist with a microscope would have a better chance of finding the canal). Another thing to check is for a high bite.

And then also, there is a possibility that it is/was from grinding and clenching (if in fact you do that). Whatever the case, make sure you participate in good follow-up to know with highest likelyhood what is going on. If the cause is not found definitively in the first phases of followup, I would ask for a follow-up xray of the tooth at 6 months. Best wishes.

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Did anyone notice that the symbol for "Medicine" in America is a pagan symbol?

2009-11-16T20:20:00.001-08:00

The ROD OF ASCLEPIUS, sometimes mistaken for the CADUCEUS (which was used by Hermes) is an ancient Greek symbol associated with astrology and with healing the sick through medicine. It consists of a serpent entwined around a staff. Asclepius, the son of Apollo, was a practitioner of medicine in ancient Greek mythology.

This symbol is currently used as a logo by the following:

American Dental Association

American Medical Association

American Osteopathic Association

American Veterinary Medical Association

Australian Medical Association

British Royal Army Medical Corps

Canadian Medical Association

Star of Life, symbol of emergency medical services

World Health Organization

Australian Veterinary Association

I'm surprised there is no crazy conspiracy theorist claiming that the AMA is evil and satanic. Did any of you know this/are there any conspiracies?

-Andrew

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Did anyone notice that the symbol for "Medicine" in America is a pagan symbol?
please ask another question, it would appear you have paganitis.
Reply:Pagan does not equal satanic. And since it's a pre-Christian paganism, it can't even be said to be un- or anti-Christian.
Reply:I watched a show on tv that postulated that the "rod" is actually representing a stick used in removing a certain type of parasite. When this parasite is removed the stick is wrapped around with this "worm" as it is extracted over a period of hours to days.
Reply:I noticed. But why does everything have to have a meaning? Are we as a people so dense as to need these perceived anointment's ? I am ashamed of your pronouncements..
Reply:many christian beliefs are based around paganism for instance the birthday of christ. Christianity was adopted by the emporer constantine who had to accomodate many religious beliefs into his version of christianity and so taking a bit from here and there made sure the masses conformed.
Reply:Yeah - we learned it when we studied Greek Mythology.

Liz - YOU shouldn't be ashamed!!
Reply:This is an ancient symbol connected with curing.

The snake has not always been associated with evil.

The three coiled snake represents the kundalini (The serpent power). An energy which lays dormant in the sacrum bone and when awakened rises through the spinal cord curing the subtle wheels (Chakras) which affect the gross plexuses in our body thus curing us. Basically Hindu in origin, it nevertheless raises it's serpent head in diverse cultures all around the world and it's symbol can be seen everywhere.

There are some who beleive that the serpent who tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden was not the devil but an aspect of God coaxing her to taste the fruit of free will....so that the whole play could begin!

Is it legal to get Medi-Cal coverage while having Private Insurance?

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My husband pays for medical and dental from his employer for coverage for his daughter. His ex also put her on Medi-Cal ( state based health coverage associated w/ welfare) for free co-pays.

Is this legal?? Basically its a healthy child with double coverage and the state is paying for one side of the coverage...legal?

Is it legal to get Medi-Cal coverage while having Private Insurance?
It is legal as long as Medicaid knows about the other policy. The private insurance will be primary and Medicaid will be secondary, paying what the primary doesn't pay. If Medicaid does not know about the private policy it could be considered Medicaid fraud.

Is this true about some tooth paste is bad for our kids?

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The Dangers of Toothpaste

Warning: The Drugs in Your Toothpaste Can Affect Your Health

By Flora Stay, D.D.S.

NewsTarget.com, January 18, 2008

Straight to the Source

One of the fastest ways to absorb anything into the body is through the mouth. Drugs such as nitroglycerine for heart conditions and natural homeopathic remedies are given under the tongue for fast absorption. Your daily routine of brushing your teeth with your favorite toothpaste may also be delivering a daily dose of antibiotics or other potentially toxic ingredients, without you realizing it.

Most people, even dentists and dental hygienists, don't realize there is a warning on the back of most toothpastes (including many from health food stores). The warning is mandated by the FDA for active ingredients that are drug based. The most common ones are fluoride, antibiotics and other drugs used to prevent cavities, tartar or teeth sensitivity.

Even children's toothpaste has a warning to "keep out of reach of children under the age of six. If more than used for brushing is swallowed, contact the poison control center or your physician". If a child under the age of six swallows half a tube of the sparkly, bright colored toothpaste that tastes like bubble gum and contains fluoride, the result could virtually be deadly.

Besides fluoride and the potential for poisoning your child if large amounts are swallowed, most toothpaste contain saccharin and many other artificial additives. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is another ingredient to stay away from. Studies have reported there's a potential for flare-ups of canker sores with SLS. Instead of choosing one of these types of commercial toothpastes for your child or you, providing your family with nutritious meals and brushing with "common sense" toothpaste, without potentially toxic ingredients, is much safer.

In recent years we've been hearing about the alarming increase of superbugs such as methicillin-resistant Staphlycoccus aureas (MRSA). The CDC and other studies list one cause for the rise of these antibiotic resistant bacteria to the general overuse of antibiotics. This overuse is not always in the form of a pill. You may be absorbing a small amount of an antimicrobial drug through your personal products as well.

Many brands of toothpastes, deodorants, shampoos, and soaps contain antibiotics, antimicrobials and strong disinfecting detergents. Triclosan, acetylpyridium chloride and tea tree oil are commonly used ones. Although natural, tea tree oil is a strong anti-fungal and antibiotic better suited for conditions such as athlete's foot than in your moisturizer.

Antibiotics should only be prescribed if you have a serious infection. Informed consumers make wise buying decisions that aren't based on pretty packages. Read, research and choose wisely for you and your family.

For more information, visit (www.drstay.com) .

About the author

Flora Stay, D.D.S. has been a practicing dentist for over 30 years. She is the author and contributing author to books as well as magazines such as Total Health, Prevention, Men's Health and others. She is currently an Associate Professor at U.S.C. School of Dentistry Dept. of Diagnostic Sciences. Visit her website for a free e-book "Product Labels: a cautionary tale" at www.cleure.com

Is this true about some tooth paste is bad for our kids?
Yes it is very true......only wish we could have learned this years ago. Thanks for sharing the information.
Reply:It is all very true. Toothpastes, shampoos, lotions, deodorants - All of the conventional hygiene regimen is loaded full of carcinogenic compounds and parabens which are extremely toxic. Consider the fact that every product you put on your skin, and in your mouth contains small amounts of the toxic compounds. It all adds up.

Spend the extra dollar on natural or organic products with twice the effectiveness and zero health concern.
Reply:wow i dint know that

but i did resurce and yea it is true
Reply:Many dangers to Fluoride use. Fluoride is a by product and pollutant. 90% of Thyroid problems are caused by Fluoride in drinking water and toothpaste I.e. Crest, Colgate. Florine (element/mineral) is essential, which means you get diseases when it's missing. Fluoride eats the enamel off of our teeth, which leaves you to risk of protecting your teeth. We shouldn't "wonder" when we strip our children's teeth of their enamel, and by the age of 14 they wind up with cavities... There are Fluoride-less toothpastes out there, although they might be a dollar more. My family uses "Tom's of Maine."
Reply:Thanks for more info on this subject. THis is very true and there is so much more we all need to learn about the dangerous chemicals put into things.

Our govt allows cigerettes still sold and they know they kill. But try to get an herb on the market, and its year before you get it. It has to be tasted for safety%26gt; They know what cigs and alcohol do and its still used.

Floride , that is in most toothpaste is a dangerous thing. IT was used many years ago against our enemies, it numbs the mind. I only begun to understand such things a few years ago and boy when I did, my life changed.

Most rx drugs have more dangerous than the disease they take the for have. We are being posioned slowly. WE are toxic america. LEts open our eyes and ears and begin to see. go nature , but know what you are dong there as well. If you dont, see a naturopath that does know and get help. I have learned some new stomach things this last year that are lifechanging, from ppl like you that just KNOW.

God bless you for sharing. Thanks

How can i get a job in india as public health specialist?

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i am a dental graduate. then i have done masters of public health. right now im working in a NGO as research associate.I am very much interested to work as a public health specialist in india. now pls can any one help me

How can i get a job in india as public health specialist?
http://www.jobspublichealth.com/phsample...

http://www.jobspublichealth.com/phsample...

These are lists of jobs in public health all over the world. Jobs are added regularly.

They look like the same web site but trust me, they are different.
Reply:World Health Organisation offers pretty good job in this field.

also there are jobs offered by Singapore and Japan etc.

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Allergies or something else?

2009-11-16T20:19:00.001-08:00

Okay it's 2 am. and I am up, in pain and I am beyond frustrated. I have been diagnosed with allergies to dust, mold and some seasonal allergies as well. I have also had reactions to red wine, tilapia (of all things) and shellfish (sometimes).

I had chronic hives for 3 years and I thought I was done with them. I went to the dentist last week and had some dental work done since then my face has been killing me (same side as the dental work) and two days later I started breaking out in hives again..this time it started at the base of my scalp, palms and bottom of feet..then cam the angiodema (swelling) and a dry cough..so WHAT'S UP???

Have any of you had this facial pain associated with allergies?? It goes from the "apple" of my cheek into my ear..or is this something else going on??

Thanks in advance

Allergies or something else?
Try Honey =)

http://www.reallyrawhoney.com/healthfact...

It has awesome healing properties for tons of things including allergies.
Reply:A few things come to mind...

Regarding your food allergies...have you eliminated ALL from your diet? If not, you will continue to have allergic reactions.

Also...a growing number of people with either environmental allergies and food allergies tend to have reactions to things that most people don't (ex. medicines, fragrances...etc.). As you determine what gives you issues, stay away from them.

SOMETHING is causing those hives. If you identify what's causing it and STOP 'that'...your hives will stop. I know a woman who was having reactions and it took her a year to figure out she was allergic to her dishwasher soap...she would have reactions if she ran it during the day...but if she runs it in the middle of the night, the chemical fumes don't make it under the bedroom door on the other side of the house.

You really have to be a detective with allergic reactions. My doc last week recommended that I start keeping a diary to write down symptoms, length of attack....what I had eaten, what I had been doing.

Not sure what was used (medicines AND chemical based items with your dental work) but you could be either having a reaction to that or a smaller idea would be infection.

If I were you,I'd start boosting my immune system with acidophilus (my doc recommended NOW Brand (www.thecatalog.com) 4X6 Acidophilus and 3000 Vit C...I literally haven't taken a sick day since I started taking these two items

I really wish you luck...ironically...ha ha...I am awake at 2am with an allergic reaction to a tiny piece of chocolate I ate last night as well as hives from a new brand of fabric softener...

:)
Reply:Maybe you have a virus that causes hand, mouth and foot disease. My daughters had it last week. From the CDC...

What is hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common illness of infants and children. It is characterized by fever, sores in the mouth, and a rash with blisters. HFMD begins with a mild fever, poor appetite, malaise ("feeling sick"), and frequently a sore throat. One or 2 days after the fever begins, painful sores develop in the mouth. They begin as small red spots that blister and then often become ulcers. They are usually located on the tongue, gums, and inside of the cheeks. The skin rash develops over 1 to 2 days with flat or raised red spots, some with blisters. The rash does not itch, and it is usually located on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. It may also appear on the buttocks. A person with HFMD may have only the rash or the mouth ulcers
Reply:If you haven't been tested, you need to be tested for an allergy to sulfa/sulfites. This is commonly in red wine. In fish, iodine is the common allergy.
Reply:It is Allergies, follow these carefully :

When mother Nature has provided us with such a simple and easy treatment to cure diseases and even to avoid them we all must follow the instructions given by her. These Therapies only help Nature to cure us. Let us not ignore Nature in our mad pursuit of science. THIS NATURE'S 'DO IT YOURSELF' ACUPRESSURE THERAPY ITSLEF IS A SCIENCE AND NOT A MATTER OF BELIEF. Try this Therapy sincerely and regularly for at least 15 days and observe its wonderful and amazing result.

When cold continuous even after taking regular treatment over a period of 2 to 5 years, it is termed as 'cold' due to Allergy and when there is congestion, it is termed as Bronchial Allergy. Inspite of researches, this Allergy is not understood and so it is not cured. And as result, the patient has to suffer for entire life and be in a perpetual fear of catching Allergy any time.

It is true that painful tests are taken to find out the cause which creates Allergy. Then Anti-allergic injections are prepared and given to the patients. Then Allergy seems to be cured for a short while, but apperars again and makes the life of the patient miserable. Although Allergy is not fatal, it is considered to be dreaded.

The basic fact is that common cold is not understood and neither is Allergy. Most of the 'Common Cold' is due to excess heat in the body. Now when such common cold continues, the endocrine gland of Thyroid and Parathyroid is the first to be disturbed. As no treatment is taken to correct the function of this gland, it starts functioning less efficiently. This endocrine gland controls the digestion of calcium and so when this endocrine gland does not work efficiently slowly, but steadily a deficiency of calcium is created in the body. Disturbance in the Thyroid/Parathyroid gland leads to disturbance of Adrenal gland, which controls 'fire' element of the body, i.e. spleen, liver and gall bladder and it also controls proper oxygenation. Thus, less functioning of these vital endocrine glands reduces the of resistance power of the body.

This vicious cycle continues. The drugs consumed to cure common cold only increase heat in the body which in turn damages the liver-the radiator of the body. Moreover, due to the continuation of cold for a period of two to three years, even the lungs lose their capacity to throw out toxins gathered from the blood. The net result is that the body develop Allergy for something. The over burdened nerves develop irritation against certain things like perfumes, pollen, dust, etc. And so when the patients come to contact with that particular thing; the nerve get excited.

The Allergy point (Acupressure) No.21 on the front and back of the right hand palm sends signals, one to the liver to slow down its functioning so the excess heat can be produced and the other an SOS to the brain to defend against this enemy. Yhe body knows only one language of defence-it creates Heat. The Brain produces more H+ i.e. Histami. After a while, the brain comes to know that Allergy point had sent a wrong signal and realises that nothing has gone into the system of the body. And so, in order to remove the excess heat from the body it creates cold by taking one atom of oxygen from the air we breathe and mixes it with two atoms of Hydrogen, i.e. H2O= water. These results in sneezing, watering of the nose and eyes, coughing, vomiting, etc. This fight in the body between the excess heat and cold results in brathlessness, depression, etc. This is not understood and so instead of helping to remove the excess heat and increasing the power of resistance of the body by reducing the deficiency of calcium , drugs like anti-histamin are given to curb the Allergy. For the time being, this process of removing the excess heat from the body is arrested. But very soon, the body starts this process of throwing out the excess heat-which is considered to be another attack of Allergy. The vicious cycle continues. And so, even Adrenal gland is more damaged-which damages oxygenation in the body-creates more breathlessness and creates more and more weakness in the body-leading to more depression and the power of resistance of the body becomes so low that the patient develops Allergy even against microscopic dust.

Now, once we have understood about Allergy, 'cure' is very easy. For immediate cure; take treatment on point No. 21 on the front and back of palm on the right hand.

2. Start taking Cal. phos 6 or 12 i.e. 3 pills in the morning and 3 pills in the evening-This will reduce the deficiency of calcium.

3. Take Kali Phos 200-8 pills on the first day and then once a week. Then take Kali Phos 12-3 pills in the morning and 3 pills in the evening. This Biochemic medicine will soothe the excited nerves, and the Allergy will under control. During this treatment, drinking gold/silver/copper charged water of 2 glasses reduced from 4 glasses is also advisable.

TO REMOVE ALLERGY PERMANENTLY THE PATIENT MUST DO THE FOLLOWING :

(a) Treatment of excess heat from the body do this : (i) Take as first thing in the morning 1 teaspoonful of haritki churna (harde powder-powder of terminalia chebula retz)+1/2 teaspoon of sugar for 8 to 10 days continuously, then twice a week. This will also keep the bowels clean.

(ii) Take an equal quantity of cumin seed powder(Jeera), black pepper(Kali Mirch), saunf(Sauwp), amla powder,crystal sugar(Misri), and ginger powder(Saunth). Grind them into powder and keep it in a bottle. Take 1 teaspoonful of this powder with water in the morning and evening.

(b) Drink 2 to 3 cups of green juice adding in it 1 teaspoon of Helath Drink + 1 tablespoonful of honey. This will supplement Vitamin "C" and digestive power and increase the power of resistance of the body.

(c) Drink 2 glasses of charged water reduced from 4 glasse. This will empower the brain and the resistance power.

(d) and also take the following Bio-chemic salts : Cal. Phos 6 or 12 -3 pills in the morning %26amp; evening for 45 days.

Kali Phos 200 -8 pills once a week. Kali Phos 12 or 30 -3 pills in the morning %26amp; evening.

(e) Treatment of Acupressure is a MUST.

(f) And take Blue Light on the chest and back for 5 to 7 minutes twice a day. That will empoer the weakened lungs. Once you start feeling beeter finish the Pranaym with prolonged breath-alternatively from right and left nostril-repeat it at least 10/20 times. If possile also do Kapabhati and Bhastrika.

(g) In case of breathlessness, do the following :

Ask the patient to lie down on the back between 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. and open his/her mouth wide open. And pour 1 tablespoonful of honey directly into the throat in such a way that honey does not touch the tongue. And thus, just in 45 days , the body would have built up enough resistance power-removed the deficiency of calcium and also empowered all the endocrnie glands. So the patient will become free from Allergy and its fear.

Do I have a case to sue my dentist?

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I keep regular 6 month appointments. My dentist said he would keep an eye on one spot of decay. That was eight months ago. I went to a new dr. who showed me the latest x-rays. I need four root canals, along w/crowns associated w/those procedures.

In addition, the former Felton, CA dentist patched a crown. The result: alignment is impossible with the gum line. His fillings allowed for decay.

The ear ache and pain in my jaw accompany a low grade fever. My personal astonishment aside, I am not a drug addict (evidenced by the fact that, periodontally, my teeth look excellent), never haggled over finances for dental work, kept--albeit nervously--every cleaning and dental work appointment. People are telling me this is negligence. But that is a hard enough thing to prove with serious injury via a doctor's ineptitude.One dentist says the Felton man misdiagnosed, and that is not negligence.

I have never heard of anyone in need of four root canals+ after "all is well," 8 mos. prior.

Do I have a case to sue my dentist?
So, why do you think your new dentist is correct with his diagnosis? You really need a third opinion to straighten this mess out.
Reply:Go to a free legal clinic. There is a few police I'd like to have charge. Could end up in a big money problem. Like O.J.vs. Texas.

He almost broke the state.
Reply:It is debatable whether you have a case. These types of cases are hard to prove. You basically need another dentist, preferably a specialist in their field, to come to court and say that but for the first dentist's negligence you would not have needed root canals etc.

Are there any 'downsides' to the passport for delinquent child support program?

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Passport rules snag child support cash

By KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press Writer Tue Aug 14, 6:38 PM ET

WASHINGTON - The price of a passport: $311,491 in back child support payments for a U.S. businessman now living in China; $46,000 for a musician seeking to perform overseas, and $45,849 for a man planning a Dominican Republic vacation.

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The new passport requirements that have complicated travel this summer also have uncovered untold numbers of child support scofflaws and forced them to pay millions.

The State Department denies passports to noncustodial parents who owe more than $2,500 in child support. Once the parents make good on their debts, they can reapply for passports.

Now that millions of additional travelers need passports to fly back from Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and South America, collections under the Passport Denial Program are on pace to about double this year, federal officials told The Associated Press.

In all, states have reported collecting at least $22.5 million through the program thus far in 2007. The money is then forwarded to the parent to whom it is owed.

Some people never learn.

A boxer paid $39,000 in back child support to the state of Nevada last year to get a passport, which he lost. This year, his promoter had to loan him $8,930 so he could pay off his new child support debts and get a new passport to fight overseas.

In one case last year, a man got his parents to pay his overdue child support — $50,498 to the state of Illinois.

"For us, it's been amazing to see how people who owe back child support seem to be able to come up with good chunks of money when it involves needing their passport," said Adolfo Capestany, spokesman for the state of Washington's Division of Child Support. "Folks will do anything to get that passport, so it is a good collection tool."

The $22.5 million reported to have been collected through the program this year is a conservative estimate. Some states voluntarily report the payments to the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement, but other states don't.

It took all of 2006 to collect the same amount under the program, which began in 1998.

Also contributing to the increased collections was a drop in the threshold for reporting child support debts to the State Department, from $5,000 to $2,500. As a result, 400,000 more cases were submitted to the department.

The state of Washington obtained $24,000 for Teresa Markley through the program. The money accrued over a couple of decades. She said she could have really used the money in past years, and at one point in the 1990s went on welfare for a few months to make ends meet. While her children are now grown, she said the payment still meant a great deal to her.

"What it means to me now is just to have some validation for the suffering I went through," said Markley, a resident of Tacoma, Wash.

Jeannette Dean of Seattle said she had to tap into her retirement savings and her son's savings bond to help pay for basic necessities after Washington state was unable to help her collect delinquent child support payments.

But this year, she received about $36,000 through the passport program. She said the money will be used to replenish the lost savings.

"It has given back to having a normal life versus struggling to pay dental bills and hospitals bills and things like that," Dean said.

The passport denial program is just one of several tools the government has to collect overdue child support. Overall collections totaled about $24 billion last year.

The largest share by far — $20.1 billion — came from withholding from a worker's paycheck. Unemployment insurance or state and federal income tax refunds can also be seized. States with lotteries also can deduct delinquent payments from winnings. Some states submit the names of those behind on their payments to credit reporting agencies.

Payments generated through the new passport requirements are an important sliver of what states collect each year on behalf of about 17 million children, said Margot Bean, commissioner for the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement.

"We often get payments of over $100,000," Bean said. "For whatever reason, this was the only way we could get the money."

For some families, the payments can mean the difference between having to rely on the government for assistance or not relying on it, Bean said. In cases where families have needed cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, a portion of the payments received through the passport program is used to reimburse the government.

Another jump in collections from the Passport Denial Program can be expected next year or in early 2009. That's when the new passport requirements will likely take effect for land and sea travelers too.

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On the Net:

Passport Denial Program: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newh...

Are there any 'downsides' to the passport for delinquent child support program?
I don't owe child support, or have a kid for that matter, but this is just my opinion:

It Sucks Big Time !!

Tooth Ache

How to travel frequently between baltimore and philadelphia at a low price?

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Good job market for podiatrists?

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I'm a college student and trying to decide between becoming a dental specialist or a podiatrst. Are there plenty of associateship opportunities for podiatrists just graduating school? Also, how much do most associate positions pay? I have heard horror stories of associate salaries that stoop as low as $40k, $60k, etc.

I just want to make sure that podiatry school will be a safe investment that will yield high returns...

Good job market for podiatrists?
feet....find a nice working class neighborhood.........where people have to work for a living..........

Will the liberal media report this success in Iraq?

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The struggle to form a unity government in Iraq continues, but signs of hope are emerging. One of the sticking points continues to be Prime Minister Ibrahim Jaafari, who has so far refused to resign; however, on Sunday the Iraqi Shia Alliance reported it was close to a deal to replace him.

For a little perspective, travel back to the States, to the U.S. Senate and watch the immigration debate in the Senate. We've been doing democracy for several centuries now, and we can't get 100 politicians to agree on one issue. Considering we're the pros, we could cut the Iraqis a little slack as they continue to get the feel of this democracy-project thing.

There continues to be plenty of good news to be found in Iraq. The Iraqi army continues to take over responsibility for more battle space, al Qaeda continues to take a beating, and rebuilding of the country is progressing. Moreover, the Iraqi economy is improving, and has doubled in the last three years.

News for Pessimistic Generals

The media has given an enormous amount of publicity to former generals who are calling for Rumsfeld to resign, and all but ignore those who remain optimistic about our efforts in Iraq. Colonel William Grimsley commanded the brigade that first took control of Baghdad Airport. Three years on he remains optimistic about the country's future:

Grimsley, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division's 1st Combat Brigade Team during the opening days of Operation Iraqi Freedom, said history — not current events — will tell the true story of Iraq's metamorphosis.

And that story will show how Iraq ultimately emerged from almost 40 years of a regime that ignored the people's needs and undermined its potential, Grimsley, now a military assistant to Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, said during an interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel.

Major Kevin Carter just returned from Iraq, and shares this assessment:

Charter believes not enough attention is being paid to the progress being made by Iraqis in taking control of their country. He said the people of Iraq are grateful Saddam Hussein has been overthrown.

"I was told by an Iraqi that only two things could get rid of Saddam, the United States or Allah. I will never forget that," Charter said. "An Iraqi officer told me that if we just up and left the country would implode. They are so grateful for us being there and toppling Saddam. Even the Sunnis, who benefited under Saddam, thanked us."

Before you think I'm just parroting the Pentagon line by quoting only officers, a Marine serving with an Iraqi unit had this to say:

"Everybody hears about all the car bombs in Baghdad and how many people got shot. Those things are reality — I don't want to downplay them. But there's a lot of good things happening," he said.

Despite being the main targets of terrorists and ex-Baathists, Iraqi soldiers remain well motivated:

According to the commanding officer of the local Iraqi-army unit here, the soldiers' motivation to fight insurgents is steady despite the loss of two of their own comrades. During a memorial service for a fallen soldier, the Iraqi commander of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division, assured his soldiers they were performing well and encouraged them to continue to listen and learn from the Marines.

"I want the soldiers to continue to do the job they are doing," said the commanding officer, who wishes to remain anonymous. "We need the Marines' support and they are very professional when it comes to training my soldiers."

A tip led U.S. troops to a house where forged documents were made:

The two suspected forgers were found at a house where Soldiers seized $2,050 in U.S. currency, more than 500,000 Iraqi Dinars, 125 various forms of identification, fake stamps for the IDs and an AK-47.

Another tip led U.S. troops to a weapons cache at a terrorist training facility:

Found at the site were 19 155 mm artillery rounds and 21 mortar rounds of various calibers.

The site may have been a training site of insurgents. The cache was transported to a secured location for controlled detonation.

320 Iraqis from Anbar Province arrived in Jordan to received training as police officers.

The Iraqi army continues to take over more battle space:

The 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 4th Iraqi Army Division is assuming control of an area of responsibility that encompasses Balad, Al Duluyah and Yethrib, as well as the smaller villages surrounding these cities.

In addition to taking over battle space, Iraqis continue to take the lead in more security operations. Operation Cobra Strike was lead by soldiers of the 8th Iraqi Army Division. The operation was planned, and conducted by Iraqis, with U.S. soldiers in support.

Iraqi soldiers discovered four weapons caches during an operation in southern Baghdad:

In total, the four weapons caches consisted of seven RPG rounds, three machine guns, 28 70 mm mortar rounds, 38 60mm mortar rounds, landmines, a large bag of homemade explosives, a sniper rifle, grenades, 13 pre-made roadside-bombs, ten rockets, 403 linked rounds of small arms ammunition, three bags of linked ammunition and 5,000 rounds of sniper-rifle rounds.

139 Iraqi soldiers recently graduated from commando school, and are ready to fight:

"The Iraqi people are tired of the terrorists, extremists and instability and this unit fights that ... I am very proud that I am part of this special unit that will help stabilize this country," he said. "The terrorists have had their time. This is our time now."

39 of 45 planned border forts along the Iran-Iraq border are complete. The border posts are manned by Iraqis.

U.S. troops discovered several significant weapons caches on an island in the Euphrates River:

On April 5, Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, discovered 34 fused 82 mm rounds, five fused 120 mm rounds, 600 82 mm mortar rounds, 23 fused rocket-propelled grenades, five hand grenades, 28 55-gallon drums of TNT, nine 55-gallon sacks of nitrate, two bundles of detonation chord, a penetrator and 5,000 AK-47 rounds.

The next day, Soldiers gathered 1,500 meters of command wire, a mortar sight, a receiver, 54 82mm rounds and a 107mm rocket.

On April 7, MND-B Soldiers discovered the following items on the island: 1,450 18 mm anti-aircraft rounds, 27 125 mm aerial bombs, 30 anti-tank grenades, seven 60 mm mortars, five 82 mm mortars, 25 RPG rounds, 96 sticks of dynamite, 600 mortar primers, 156 hand grenades, three cylindrical containers, a RPG launcher, a rocket (caliber unknown), 37 boosters and a small mortar.

In Mosul, U.S. soldiers discovered a significant amount of materials used to make IEDs.

In Tikrit, a terrorist planting an IED was captured.

In Yusifiyah, several terrorist were killed or captured after their safe house was attacked:

During the assault, five terrorists, three of them wearing suicide vests, were killed; five others, one of whom was wounded, were detained. Two of the suicide bombers were killed before either could detonate his vest, and the third detonated his body bomb killing only himself and injuring no one else.

I mentioned Operation Cowpens last week. The operation ended Friday, and the tally of captured munitions is impressive

US forces killed five suspected insurgents and detained five others in a raid on a house southwest of Baghdad early Sunday in a hunt for an alleged Al Qaeda operative, the US military reported, according to AFP.

In another raid, a senior al Qaeda operative was killed. Abu Umar was the terror groups "ambassador," and was charged with forming relationships with other groups in Iraq. Umar was an associate of Osama bin Laden. More than 115 top al Qaeda operatives have been killed or captured in Iraq over the last few months.

Al Qaeda in Iraq continues to use unwilling people to carry out attacks. One attacker was identified by the fingerprints found on his hand, which was hand cuffed to the steering wheel of a car used as a bomb. It was the only part of him found.

U.S. military vehicles in Iraq will be getting a new anti-RPG system called Trophy from the Israelis [This item has been corrected since posting. — Ed.]:

The Trophy, unveiled by the IDF a year ago, combines two main systems: a radar built by Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd., detects threats; and a Rafael-designed system destroys incoming threats in flight. Rafael claims that the Trophy can protect armored fighting vehicles against all types of anti-tank rockets and missiles.

The two conceptual innovations incorporated into the Trophy are 360-degree protection of the tank or APC, which eliminates the need for adding armor plating, which can double a tank’s weight, restricting its mobility and maneuverability; and to provide protection from new threats from the side and top in low-intensity combat, compared with frontal threats of the past.

The State Department issued a report on Iraq's economy. Iraq's economy as nearly doubled in the last three years. GDP rose by 2.6% last year, and is expected to rise by more than ten percent in 2006.

A carpentry workshop funded by USAID is helping Iraqis earn a living:

The workshop focuses on fostering leadership, independence and financial stability among 18- to 24-year-olds. Profits from sale of furniture and doors made in the carpentry shop are reinvested in the youth center to purchase sports equipment, Internet access and secondary school supplies.

Three new power substations are now online in Najaf. At a cost of $4.8 million per substation, each should provide 25,000 households with electricity.

A ceremony in Baghdad marked the opening of a renovated youth center:

The Youth Center offers programs and training in weightlifting, boxing, wrestling, judo and soccer. During the tour, the guests viewed young Iraqi boxers sparring; wrestlers practicing takedowns; soccer players kicking goals; and weightlifters pumping iron.

The project was financed with funds from the 10th Mountain Division.

Everyday Americans are also helping out in Iraq. Frank Casa of Fairport, New York raised $25,000 to send wheel chairs to disabled residents of Hilla:

Casa has raised more than $25,000 to send desperately needed wheelchairs to Hilla, a city south of Baghdad, ravaged by the blasts of suicide attacks and car bombs. Later this year, he'll travel to Iraq to help distribute the wheelchairs.

"There are many, many civilians that are caught in desperate straits, that were caught up in this war, and they're strictly victims," Casa said. "Not to have mobility is like throwing fuel on the fire."

The latest weekly reconstruction update is available here. Highlights include:

* A water system is under construction in Fallujah. When completed it will provide 200,000 residents with clean water.

* A firing range is under construction at the police academy in Hillah.

* Renovations are complete on the police station in Kadhimiya.

* The rehabilitation of a sewer pump station is complete in Mansour.

* In Baghdad, construction is complete on three solid waste transfer stations.

* A project to provide 10,000 residents in Basrah is complete.

* Construction of two power stations in Erbil Province is complete.

* Reconstruction is complete on two fire stations in Karbala.

* 13 of 15 school projects are complete in Karbala.

* Construction of new classrooms is now complete in Mosul.

U.S. and Iraqi troops conducted a dental clinic in Amu Shabi:

A smile can light up one's face... and today, more than 200 Iraqis had a reason to smile.

Iraqi-army troops, along with U.S. Special Forces medics, Civil Affairs and 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division Soldiers, traveled to a school in Amu Shabi, Iraq, to provide a Dental Assessment and Care Clinic for local citizens.

A Scottish company has plans to build the first water park in Iraq. This story is pertinent because of the what the company's sales managers said:

International sales manager Jim Stuart said yesterday: "I am delighted to be involved in this project and it shows that rebuilding in Iraq really is happening."

Sadly, the newly elected Miss Iraq won't be attending the opening.

Norway's DNO will become the first Western company since the invasion to produce oil in Iraq next year. The company has discovered five oil reservoirs in northern Iraq.

Iraqi Air is purchasing two new planes from Airbus.

Iraq is spending $25 million to purchase two new oil tankers.

OUR HEROES

Petty Officer 2nd Class Juan M. Rubio will be awarded the Silver Star later this month for actions in Iraq:

On Jan. 1, 2005, Rubio's platoon was ambushed on the Euphrates River. The Marines left their boats and pursued the attackers, only to have an explosive set off nearby.

Rubio and three Marines were wounded. Despite having shrapnel wounds in his legs and arms, Rubio belly-crawled to the injured Marines and treated their injuries. He then dragged each of them across open terrain, under fire, to safety behind a wall.

He showed the uninjured Marines how to care for the wounded troops and then began directing covering fire while he helped take the wounded back to the boats.

"Your actions saved lives and you have set an example for future corpsmen and Marines to emulate," wrote Maj. Gen. R.F. Natonski, who wrote a letter endorsing the medal. "Your service is coveted by each and every Marine in the 1st Marine Division."

One Marine died that day, Lance Cpl. Brian Parrello. Rubio believes Parrello saved his life.

"He took a big chunk of artillery," Rubio said. "He absorbed 90 percent of the explosion for me. I owe my life to him."

Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Jewett was awarded the Bronze Star for action in Iraq:

Jewett ran through a hail of gunfire and dragged the injured teammate 20 feet to the protection of a large vehicle, the citation says. He then administered first aid.

Under continuous attack, he supervised the evacuation of his wounded teammate. The Navy said Jewett's "courageous actions" saved his teammate's life.

Lance Corporal Carlos Gomez-Perez was awarded the Silver Star this week for his actions in Fallujah:

In the late morning, the platoon came under fire from machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades coming from three directions, according to a citation signed by Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter.

Gomez-Perez first made sure that several injured comrades received medical attention, then moved another downed Marine out of the line of fire, suffering wounds to his shoulder and face in the process.

"Despite his injuries, he again exposed himself to enemy fire and continued to attack the enemy with grenades and by firing his rifle with his uninjured arm," the citation states. "By his bold leadership, wise judgment and complete dedication to duty, Lance Corporal Gomez-Perez reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service."

Will the liberal media report this success in Iraq?
Liberals run the media. Liberals are against republicans in each and every manner. Hence the war. Look at Vietnam. Nothing good was reported there and look what happened. Same thing is going on now.
Reply:You already have.
Reply:Your lucky we don't show all of the limbs that have been blown off or the kids that bleed out before they get medical attention. The media has been more than fair . . .
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do you really expect that people are going to read this entire essay? Your question was interesting. Then I saw how much there was to read and I lost interest.

ah, what was the question again?
Reply:I could maybe agree with you if the Iraqi people were the ones who had come up with the democracy idea instead of President Bush.
Reply:I'm going to need a little more detail please...
Reply:Don't go thinking the media is liberal, okay.

Spammer.

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Reply:Why doesn't the media talk about the positive effects of global warming?
Reply:You do realize they just bombed Parliament in the green zone don't you?
Reply:The real heroes are the soldiers who ARE DEAD!

You did a great job reporting all the positive aspects... Now be fair and tell us the negative side to this civil war that the media has reported... or have been allowed to report.

Would you? I'm serious... I want to know.

Thanks.
Reply:No liberals are pessimists when it comes to Iraq and overly optimistic when it comes to everything else. They cant handle that for good to come alot of bad will come first. PEOPLE ARE GONNA DIE . But guess what more will die if we did nothing and we would be more vulnerable than ever if we pulled out now. Even though thats what they want because their overly sensitive minds cant take it. Alot of good and signs of progress come from Iraq but nobody ever says anything because of the mainly liberal media.
Reply:nice cut and paste

uh... about half of that seems to be uncited rumor...

while the other half is from the army with no attempt to look at the other side of the story...

and I have seen quite a bit of this reported from time to time... to one degree or another... but it seems that much of this happens EVERY DAY... and HAS FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS... if something happens every day...it's not news...

BUT HERE'S THE CATCH... little seems to have changed? the army takes one step forward... and then one step back as the terrorists bomb what they just fixed, import more weapons and insurgents from ungaurded borders and keep on bombing civilians...
Reply:Hopefully some day it will be too noticeable a success for them to ignore. Of course, that fact won't be considered big news.
Reply:Liberals would rather eat pig excrement than post anything that might make Bush look good.

How to travel frequently between baltimore and philadelphia at a low price?

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hi everyone,

i have a major problem, i am likely to get admission in dental school in philadelphia, and my husband has a dental practise in maryland, he cnat move with me, due to personal reasons the distance is not good for the existence of our marriage, can somone suggest a way where i can commute as frequently as possible bet the two places , attend full time school and still save my marriage?please reply, i checked grey hound buses, amtrack, their schedules dunt match with my school hours?somone please help me,also suggest if there is a way my hubby can not undergo financial loss by leaving his practise in other asosciates hands and still be with me ?we basically want a way to be together for most part of the time, if he hires associate dentists and let them work, it will be a financial loss,so he cant leave the practise completely and come there for me,i am very frustated, please help ,thanks

How to travel frequently between baltimore and philadelphia at a low price?
Hitch hike is cheapest way
Reply:You might want to set up a schedule where you come home on the weekends, or he takes an occasional week off to come see you.

If the train doesn't match your schedule then driving is your only option as far as commuting in my opinion. I've seen people do it (from MD to Philly) but it will start to drag on you after a while.
Reply:There are dental schools in Baltimore - the University of Maryland Dental School to be exact. Maybe try applying there rather than traveling back and forth to Philly.
Reply:love conquers all
Reply:For a faithful and affectionate couple, who care for the other, the distance is not a matter at all. Even you both can meet once a month. But remember only word "faithful"!!!!and it means a lot!!!

Electric Scooter

HELP need help in medical!!! please please please help?

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Please help!!! medical question!!!I dont understand these question?

Acetaminophen has advantages over aspirin. These do NOT include which of the following?

a. It may be used for people who are allergic to aspirin or aspirin-like compounds.

b. It does not cause liver damage.

c. It rarely causes gastrointestinal upset or bleeding.

d. It may be taken with anticoagulant therapy.

e. It is associated with Reye's syndrome.

NSAIDs are used for

a. arthritis

b. dental pain

c. dysmenorrhea

d. anti-inflammatory conditions

e. all of the above

The side effects of NSAIDs include

a. GI distress

b. headache

c. bleeding disorders

d. soreness of the mouth

Analgesics that contain the word compound or "dan" have what as an ingredient?

a. acetaminophen

b. aspirin

c. Phenergan

d. antacids

Analgesics that contain the word "cet" have what as an ingredient?

a. acetaminophen

b. aspirin

c. antacids

d. caffeine

The side effects of opioid medications in the elderly include all the following EXCEPT

a. confusion

b. ototoxicity and tinnitus

c. urinary retention

d. hyperexcitability

e. respiratory depression

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of drug abuse and misuse?

a. changes in weight and sleep habits

b. impaired memory or illogical thinking

c. defensiveness, anxiety, changes in friends and appearance

d. taking prescribed medications for known illnesses on a regular basis

e. mood swings, irritability, depression and anger

Which of the following are the most frequently abused substances?

a. xanthines

b. caffeine

c. nicotine

d. all of the above

e. none of the above

The side effects of smoking cessation include all of the following EXCEPT

a. belching, hiccups, and indigestion

b. hoarseness, soreness of the mouth and throat, and watering of the mouth

c. tachycardia and insomnia

d. decreased appetite, nausea, and diarrhea

e. skin eruptions

Which of the following is NOT true of central nervous system depressants?

a. Barbiturates are used as downers for persons using central nervous system stimulants.

b. Tolerance is a common effect of barbiturate and benzodiazepine usage, leading to physical dependence.

c. Therapeutic use of benzodiazepines and barbiturates should be short-term.

d. Withdrawal from barbiturates and benzodiazepines should be done rapidly to prevent long-term withdrawal signs and symptoms.

e. Central nervous system depressants are safe for use by the elderly.

HELP need help in medical!!! please please please help?
e, e, a, b, a, d, d, d, e, d.
Reply:1 acetominophen is not associated with Reye's syndrome, that is aspirin. it can be used for people who have aspirin allergies but does cause liver disease, the cutoff is 4000 mg/ day.

2. e

nsaids are anti-inflammatories and there is a wide group

3. the side effects are GI distress which can lead to gi bleeds

4. dan contains aspirin

5. cet is acetominophen

6 hyperexcitability

7.d

8 d because caffeine and nicotine are very commonly abused

9 d

10 d any withdrawal is tapered because it can be dangerous wth barbiturates

5.

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Should I ask my boss out?

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I work at a dental office. There are two dentist one owner of the practice and an associate. I work with the associate and have this huge crush on him. I think the feeling is mutual coz we both frirt with each other.I am single and so is he but I dont know if he is seeing someone else. He is a good looking guy and I am not. I am not sure if I should go ahead and ask him out and take it from there. I need help what should I do.I think all the staff know about it including the other dentist. If I were to ask him out I dont know how to say so I dont want to embarase myself.

Should I ask my boss out?
F*** him and you will get a raise.
Reply:Please don't do it, a work place relationship never lasts.
Reply:No way....never mix buisness with pleasure, it's sure to bite you in the ***!!!
Reply:wow. how important is ur job, cause it would suck if it didn;t work and if you don't talk enough to know if he got a partner, maybe you don't flirt as much as u think. good luck with it
Reply:well ahead talk to him and tell him how you feel he might fell the same way.
Reply:No. keep it out of the office or eventually you'll be looking for another job. If he ever asks you out, still really think about it, would it really work?
Reply:I don't think that it's a good idea. If things don't work out then you'll have to think that you are working with this man and things will not be the same after that. Do you really want to put your professional life in a crisis for this ? Unless you're completely sure ( or planning on leaving your job ) then I would ask him out or Else I wouldn't do it.
Reply:Let him do the pursuing. You don't want to make your situation at work uncomfortable, and if he makes the first move, you will not have to worry about jumping to the wrong conclusion about his interest in you. Men like the challenge of pursuing a lady, and let's face it, we like to play a little hard to get so that we know they are really interested. If he's interested in pursuing a relationship with you, he'll let you know soon enough.
Reply:I presume you are a woman and if so, there is no reason to feel your're not good looking. Get a total makeover. Check with a beauty parlor.

With a smart hair do, right make up and right clothes all you need is a nice personality. And I think you have that already.

Then go for it. Nothing ventured,nothing gained.
Reply:could you lose your job if you find out he is different out side of work and you don,t like him that could make things very weired at work. And you say other already have some idea that your flirting with one another just go out for lunch that harmless enough to see if you have anything in common out side of flirting.
Reply:Not a good idea.

Don't know what to choose. i plan to transfer to a four year college later on?

2009-11-16T20:17:00.000-08:00

i am planning to attend my local community college but i am confused. i want to be in the medical field. these are the majors the college offer in the health science. (c) stands for certificate, (a) stands for associate degree and (d) stands for diploma.

Health Science:

Cosmetology (C)

Dental Hygiene (A)

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (C)

Emergency Medical Technology (A)

Emergency Medical Technology (A):

Advanced Placement for Nationally/

State licensed Paramedics (NEW!)

EMT-Paramedic Certificate (C)

Esthetics (C)

Expanded Duty Dental Assisting (D)

Health Science (cont.):

Health Science (C)

Limited General Radiologic Technology (C)

Massage Therapy (C)

Medical Office Clerical Assistant (C)

Medical Record Coder (C)

Nuclear Medicine Technology (C)

Nursing (A)

Occupational Therapy Assistant (A):

Transfer Partnership with

Trident Technical College

Pharmacy Technician (D)

Phlebotomy (C)

Physical Therapist Assistant (A)

Physical Therapist Assistant: Greenville Technical College (A)

Physical Therapist Assistant: Trident Technical College (A)

Practical Nursing (D)

Radiologic Technology (A)

Surgical Technology (C)

Don't know what to choose. i plan to transfer to a four year college later on?
Advanced Placement for Nationally/

State licensed Paramedics (NEW!)

Phlebotomy (C)

Nuclear Medicine Technology (C)

Radiologic Technology (A)

EMT-Paramedic Certificate (C)

One of the above will allow you to get a good-paying, flexible job while getting a BS (and you won't have to wipe rectums). You will also get experience in the medical field. You should also take all the general courses you can at community college (that TRANSFER--and check to confirm), so you won't have to pay to take these during your BS.
Reply:You should pick a diploma course, that would look best when you transferred to a four year college.
Reply:Go for nursing. Nursing is a very commonly offered major at most four-year institutions and that way you will get continuity in your education rather than picking a field and then not being able to continue with the exact same field at a four-year college. Most of the skills you mentioned you do not need a four-year degree. But you should get a four-year degree if you want better job prospects and more money. Nursing would be your best option.

Work vacation time fairness.?

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Does anyone find this rather unfair?

Situation:

My boss (a dentist) has two dental offices. A main one (7 operating rooms with 3 associate docs and 10 employees in staff) and a branch (4 rooms total with just the main doc and 4 employees in staff).

I work at the branch.

The doctor went on a full week vacation with his family.

The manager closed down the main office but made us, in the smaller office, come in all week.

The manager's logic is that we need to take incoming phone calls from patients.

But the MAIN office gets on average 20 new patients a week while we get around 4 new patients a week.

Since I'm moving in 6 weeks and trying to earn up every which way I can, I took it as a "earn wage without doing much work" type of week.

But of course there are the three others in the office that would have preferred a vacation and spending time with family.

What's your take? Should this have been reported somewhere?

Work vacation time fairness.?
Since you are moving in 6 weeks , i assume you will be changing jobs as well ?

It seems this was the standard at this job from the beginning so why complain now ?

Next job be sure to go over benifits , before you accept the job.
Reply:Fair, maybe not. Legal, yes - unless you have a written contract that you get paid vacation, there is no legal requirement for the employer to give it.
Reply:If it is clearly stated when company "holidays" are supposed to be, I dont think you can report anything.

Most likely you work in an "at will" state, which means the employer can close down anything he/she wants for any reason at any time. Same goes for hiring and firing.

I would imagine that the 2 "branches" are set up as 2 entirely separate entities with separate ownership of each, and that is why one closed down while the other didnt.

It may be unfair, but it isnt illegal.

Can someone help with 2 homework problems?

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7. Which of the following describes the basic function of a coenzyme

A. Attaches to RNA to assist in the synthesis of an enzyme

B. Attaches to cell membranes to assist in uptake of an enzyme

C. Attaches to an enzyme and allows a chemical reaction to take place

D. Attaches to an enzyme which allows for transport through the circulation

8. What is the primary mechanism associated with the role of fluoride in prevention of dental caries?

A. Fluoride increases calcium absorption which increases crystal formation of teeth

B. Decay is inhibited due to neutralization of organic acids produced by bacteria on the teeth.

C. Decay is reduced due to the inhibitory effects of fluoride on growth of bacteria on the teeth.

D. Fluoride becomes incorporated into the crystalline structure of teeth making them less susceptible to decay

Can someone help with 2 homework problems?
7 c

Coenzyme is basically a secondary helper. Think of it like a 2nd pair of hands on a person. You can do more work.

8 d

Fluoride replaces hydroxide ions in calcium hydroxyapatite in teeth, which makes it harder and more resistant to acids.

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Do I have to?? ARMY AIT?

2009-11-16T20:16:00.000-08:00

If I already have a diploma for dental assistant, medical assistant or i graduate fom an associate and i want to work that in the Army, do i have to go to AIT?? If I have to its going to be less time?

Do I have to?? ARMY AIT?
You might have enough medical qualification to go into the Army's dental program as an officer. What you don't have as a four year degree you will receive later after your commision. Here's the step by step:

http://www.goarmy.com/amedd/dental/how_t...

The Army Health Care Team is one of the best and most comprehensive systems of health care in the country. Here is a step-by-step process on how to become a health care professional in the Army.

Contact your local Army Health Care Recruiter. Your Army Health Care Recruiter can answer questions about the application process, help you understand the responsibilities and privileges of an Officer, and impart, from personal and professional experience, important information about the Army way of life.

Once your Army Health Care Recruiter has met with you and determined your eligibility, you will interview with an Army Medical Department Officer. He or she will review the documents and make a selection decision.

An applicant to the Army Medical Department officially accepts the offer by taking an oath of office and accepts a commission as an Officer in the U.S. Army. This entire process, from first meeting with a Recruiter to commissioning, usually takes about three months.

If not, you can come in enlited and here's the info about the MOS Dental Specialist (68E) :

Major duties. The dental specialist assists the dental officer in prevention, examination, and treatment of diseases of teeth and oral region, or assists with the management of dental treatment facilities.

(1) Skill Level 1. Patient care. Receives and seats patients. Prepares dental operatory, selects and arranges instruments, measures and records temperature, blood pressure and pulse, and assists dentist during patient exams. Assists with administration of anesthesia and in placement and removal of sutures. Prepares restorative and impression materials. Performs Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and operates resuscitative equipment. Disposes of contaminated waste. Dental radiography.

Loads and unloads radiographic film cassettes, protects self and patient from excessive ionizing radiation exposure, exposes bitewing, periapical, occlusal film, panoramic radiographic darkroom procedures. Administration, supply, and maintenance. Schedules appointments, retrieves, files, and maintains dental records. Receives, stores, packs, unpacks and safeguards dental supplies and equipment. Performs preventive maintenance on dental equipment. Sets up, maintains, disassembles and packs dental field equipment shelters.

Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. Dental specialists must possess the following qualifications:

(1) A physical demands rating, of moderately heavy.

(2) A physical profile, of 222221.

(3) Normal color vision.

(4) A minimum score, of 95 in aptitude area ST.

(5) Formal training (completion of MOS 68E course, or the RC AOCP nonresident--two week resident course, conducted under the auspices of the AUS) mandatory or meet the civilian acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-210.

Additional skill identifiers

(1) N5--Dental Laboratory Specialist.

(2) P5--Master Fitness Trainer.

(3) X2--Preventive Dentistry Specialty.

(4) 2S--Battle Staff Operations (level 3 and above).

(5) 4A--Reclassiflcation Training.

Job training for a Dental Specialist consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and nine to 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in dental care tasks. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Some of the skills you learn are:

Preventive dentistry

Radiology (X-ray) techniques

Dental office procedures

Dental hygiene procedures

I hope this helps

http://www.goarmy.com/JobDetail.do?id=14...
Reply:You still have to go through the whole basic/ AIT training.
Reply:You have to go to AIT, the Army works a little differently than the civilian sector, in almost all ways.
Reply:Everyone goes to AIT, thats where you learn your job. They teach you how the Army wants things done, you can not skip it. We all have done it, so, as you will hear plenty of times in an Army career....suck it up and drive on and CTFM...(complete the fu*king mission)
Reply:Probably. You have to remember. Theres the civilian way of doing things. Then theres the ARMY way, and if your in the Army then thats the ONLY way.

Good Luck to you.
Reply:Yes.
Reply:yes. depending on how much work experience you have( not training, but actual experience) you might skip a week or two, but in most cases you will complete AIT in its entirety.
Reply:yes you still have to go and no you wont be done any faster than anyone else

Cost to hire an employee?

2009-11-16T20:15:00.003-08:00

Is there a ratio business managers should use when calculating cost to hire an employee. For example, if I want to hire someone at 60,000/year, should I slate an extra 15% for payroll taxes, social security, health/dental, and all the other costs that come associated with managing an employee. Or perhaps and extra 50%, or 100%?

Cost to hire an employee?
In our business the actual cost comes out to be about 50% more than the salary. This includes employer portion of taxes, fringe benefits, etc.
Reply:Also, consider what else you will need for the person: a desk, a computer, a telephone, electricity, workmen's compensation, office supplies, uniforms, safety equipment, parking space, etc., depending on the job and location.

1. What regulates division in a cell?

2009-11-16T20:15:00.002-08:00

2. What will happen when normal cells are alllowed to grow in a glass dish containing nutrients? Compare the behavior of cancer cells under similar conditions?

3. What is the relationship between environmental factors and cancer?

4. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US. What 4 types of cancer have the highest death rate?

5. What are three environmental factors that damage the genes that control cell cycle?

6. What is a "carcinogen"?

7. What might mutations in tumor-suppressor genes or proto-oncogenes cause?

8. Are any cancers associate with viruses?

9. When you get dental x-rays, when does the dentist normally cover the rest of your body in a lead apron? Why might x-rays be more dangerous to an ovary or a testis than a muscle cell?

10. Describe the final stages of cancer.

please help!

1. What regulates division in a cell?
check out this research group they have a message board you can use http://boinc.bakerlab.org/rosetta/

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Bad breath on our puppy?

2009-11-16T20:15:00.001-08:00

our puppy is 5 months old and is teething, but he hasn't got puppy breath its putrid breath. its not a blood smell associated with teething! the wife is a dental nurse and has had a look in his mouth there are no bad teeth or problematic teeth, but a small lump towards the rear, is this a salivary gland and if this is blocked would it smell? the smell could only be described as a pooey/puss smell (he doesn't eat his poo!)

Bad breath on our puppy?
Dogs lick themselves. That's all it takes.
Reply:Have that lump checked out. It sounds like it may be an infected mass. Touch it- be a little rough- does he seem VERY sensitive to it?
Reply:Lump towards the rear?? Not very much help. Take the poor dog to the vet and get him diagnosed properly. He might be experiencing a whole lot of pain..If your wife is a dental nurse, she would know better than most people that infection in the mouth is very dangerous.. Why would you neglect the dog, knowing supposedly what could happen.. And ask here.. where people know very little.. Especially when your description is so vague ..
Reply:I would have the lump checked out. If the vet says it's nothing then you may want to start brushing your dog's teeth. Starting at an early age will get them used to it and they'll do fine after a while. But definitely get that lump checked out first.
Reply:Get some puppy treats that say for bad breathe
Reply:Sometimes dogs can get bad breath if they manage to eat food designed for humans, so stop feeding him off your plate if that is something you do, and get the lump looked at.
Reply:The only way to get the lump checked out is to have a vet look at it.

That said a common cause of bad breath in puppies (especially the type of breath that you describe) would be a worm burden. All puppies need worming monthly till six months of age. I would try treating him with a good licensed wormer from your veterinarian - not a pet shop/supermarket proprietary brand and see if there is any improvement.

best of luck
Reply:most of the time when u have a inside dog they tend to not express there anal glands when they go poop, so there for they will lick there rear to express that..its a very fowl odor and if not expressed it could cause a abscess. one thing you can do for that is feed your dog canned pumpkin that acts as a fiber for what ever your dog may need do this once a week, you will also need to express the anal sac...you can do this 90% of the time without having to enter into the anas, you will get a double paper towl and sqeeze your dogs butt hole and milk out...It does sound nasty i know. or you can get a glove and stick index finger into anas with thumb where you can sqeeze helping index finger at 4 oclock and 8 oclock you will fill pea size lumps at both 4 and 8 oclock postions you will then milk them until empty. if your stomack is not strong enough for that take pet to your local vet and ask for the anal sac expression. its around 20 dollars most of the time. as far as the lump your seein on his neck or back of throat. thats normal the larger breed the larger gland your dog will have. and too case u wanted to know im a vet tech.. please email me with the results mandyfoster41980@yahoo.com
Reply:We dealt with the same thing...and we also brought our little guy to the vet and sure enough, just teething. And I hear you on the putrid smell...it's disgusting!

Come to think of it, it was right about the 5 month mark as well.

He's 6 months old now and no issues!

Give some advice about what career I should choose!!!?

2009-11-16T20:15:00.000-08:00

I am currently taking classes that will lead me toward an associates degree/paralegal studies. I have come to realization I really dont want to work as a paralegal. One of the main reason I have decided I dont want to do this kind of work is because paralegals do a lot of running around...driving here and there (going to courthouse, police station etc). I want job where I am in one place. My jr college also offers :

Accounting

Billing and Coding Specialist

Bookkeeping

Business Administration Technology

Business Management

Criminal Justice

Dental Assisting

Internet Web Design

Medical Assisting - Administrative Track

Medical Assisting - Clinical Track

Network Support Administration

Pharmacy Technology

Some one out there give me some advice about what you would choose and why....I need something that is stable, yet I can make decent money at...thank you!

Give some advice about what career I should choose!!!?
Accounting is a great career but you need at the minimum to become a CPA or earn an MBA to make in the 6 figure income bracket. with an associates, depending on where you live $35,000 to about $50,000. With a bachelors degree about $40,000 to about $75,000. CPA $60,000 to in the high hundred thousands, even in the millions if you become the CEO of a company.
Reply:mcdonalds is always hiring.

How many college credits do you need to graduate with a BS degree in pre dentistry?

2009-11-16T20:14:00.003-08:00

im just starting college this year, im taking a load of biology and chemistry classes because i plan on majoring in these areas, to get ready for dental school. im going into pre-dentistry.

im taking 12-13 credits this semester

i plan on taking 18 next semester, 18 in the summer, and 18 in fall and spring of the following 2009 year. thats a whopping total of 85 credits if im right...

which means that in two years i could have my Associates degree in pre dentistry, is that right?

im confused though, about how many credits i neeed to get a B.S. degree in pre dentistry. isnt it around 120-130?

and is it possible for me to get my B.S. degree in 3 years flat...if i work my *** offf and get 18 credits per semester?

How many college credits do you need to graduate with a BS degree in pre dentistry?
It is possible to graduate in three years, if you take a full load and don't mess up. Many students average four to five years to graduate with a BS. The college you are at has specific information about how many credits it requires for a particular degree.

Some words of warning. Many colleges will not allow you to take 18 credits over the summer, or consider dentistry as an actual degree. Some dental schools will accept you before graduation and admit you based upon your qualifications.
Reply:Most Bachelor's degrees require 120 credits. That's typically 30 per academic year for most kids. If you pull off 40 per academic year, you could conceivably be done in 3 years.

However, this is probably only possible if you take summer courses. Pre-dental courses like bio and chem are not conducive to taking 18+ credits at a time.

Can someone view my resume and give me some kind of feedback?

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Objective Presently seeking an administrative assistant position where I can work with a creative team of individuals, where promotional opportunities are achievable.

Experience 1998–Present U.S. Security Associates New York, NY

Supervisor ( Young %26amp; Rubicam Brands)

• Answer phones, faxes and emails.

• Assist customers / clients with incoming questions

• Monthly reports and theft reports.

• Schedule and payroll.

1996–1998 162nd Dental Office New York, NY

Receptionist

• Responsible for updating calendar and scheduling appointments.

• Filing and creating records for new patients

• Assisting patients with incoming questions.

• Follow-up calls, after patients visit.

• Answer the phones and fax.

• Verify insurance coverage / co pay.

1994–1996 Ronald Gerard Delphin, M.D. New York, NY

Receptionist

• Filing and creating records for new patients

• Answer the phones and fax.

• Verify insurance coverage.

Education 2002-2006 Bronx Community College Bronx, NY

A.A., Liberal Arts / Early Childhood Development.

2006-Present Lehman College Bronx, NY

B.A., Major: History and a Minor: Early Childhood Education

Certificates / SKILLS

• CPR/AED, First Aid and Fire guard certificate

• Lotus Notes

• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel,

• Customer service skills

• Proactive and detailed oriented

• Bilingual English / Spanish.

*furnish reference up on request.

Can someone view my resume and give me some kind of feedback?
In the objective: "where promotional opportunities are available" not are achievable - or just ", with opportunity for advancement" which is probably better

Under experience: just questions, not incoming questions - what other kind are there?

On your BA - the way you state it, is ambiguous as to whether you've completed it. Since you say "-present", I'm assuming you haven't, so I'd say something like "working toward BA..." or "completion expected xxxxxxx".

I wouldn't put SKILLS all in caps unless I put "certificates", experience, and education all in caps also - either way is OK but be consistent.

last line - no space in the middle of upon - and might say "References available...: rather than "*furnish reference..."

Other than those few minor things, looks pretty good.

Good luck.

Gold Teeth

Salary: Am I being paid the average for this job position?

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My job title is: Project Manager, I work for a Mechanical Engineering and Contracting Firm. I am in Charge of project scheduling, material purchasing, budgeting, troubleshooting. I work 40 hours a week, I have a bachelors degree in construction management, and associates degree in architectural construction technology. I have been out of school for 1 year now, been at this job for 1 year. I am 24 years old and am paid $43,000 a year.

I also get fulle dental, vision, and health insurance, but have to pay $27 every paycheck.

Is this making good money, or should I be making more than I already am for this job position?

Salary: Am I being paid the average for this job position?
I would recommend you go to salary.com, where you can enter your job title and location to see what others in your job market are making. Salaries vary widely depending on where you are, how many people with similar qualifications/jobs are in your area, and what the company required as far as education, experience, etc.

You'll also have to consider how valuable the other benefits are to you, because even though you don't receive them as cash/salary, they're still worth money. For example, if you pay $27 bi-weekly for your insurance benefits, that's $54 per month that you are spending; if you tried to get the same coverage and benefits outside of your employer, you would pay a lot more (if you could even find a similar plan you were eligible for).

On the surface, it sound like good money, but if you're in a major metropolitan market, you'll have to consider your cost of living as well. $43K goes further in Podunk, Iowa than it does in NYC. :)

I hope this information helps. Best of luck!
Reply:Depends on where you live. I think $27.00 is very minimal to pay for health%26amp;dental benefits, so your good there. You can do a web search to see where you would get the highest salary if your interested in relocating.
Reply:sounds like you are making very good money. I wish my benefits were that good.
Reply:If you don't have any job experience prior to working at this company, it's not a bad pay to start with. It also depends on the company you work for. Is it a start up company? Usually start up companies pay more because they're new and they're not sure how much to offer an employee. Does the company policy state anything about a potential raise or bonus in the future? Not a lot of companies give out salary raises or bonuses, but this is the only way to increase your salary. Does your company provide 100% coverage on your medical, dental and vision if something major needs to be done? If it does, then $27 is nothing.

After one year, people usually get experience and seek for higher paying jobs. This tells you how much you're worth to other companies.
Reply:The salary/remuneration for a particular job is the market value for a particular profession and designation at the city/town where the office is located. Job postings at websites like Monster, Yahoo HotJobs and Careerbuilder carry information about salaries. The Govt Dept of Labor, (www.bls.gov) Bureau of statistics has information about median salaries for different professions and details of additional compensation offered. Other online resources are salary.com and payscale. Your salary will also depend on your educational qualification and how you handle your career. More details and links to relevant websites available at http://7ys.info/
Reply:Dude i live in NYC. I got my Bachelors degree 2 years ago and i'm working for 33,000 a year. Right now I wish it was 43,000.
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Reply:The salary for a Project Manager will vary depending on your location, employer, etc. According to PayScale.com, the typical salary for a Project Manager working in construction ranges from $54,278 to $79,639. The median salary for a Project Manager in construction with less than 1 year of experience is $52,784. However, people will earn more or less than that figure depending on various factors.

To find more accurate salary data for your specific Project Manager position, you can take PayScale's free salary survey. http://www.payscale.com/?src=yahooA

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Certifications or degrees?

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I want to get a certification or degree in the healthcare field... hopefully something that will require 2 years of school (associates degree) or less. Any recommendations what certification or degree you think I should get?

I love working directly with people, I have excellent communication skills, but I CANNOT handle a field where death happens a lot, and I also can't do anything in a dental office. Any help would be appreciated.

Certifications or degrees?
For either a two year degree or certificate at a community college, you can go into Health Care Administration, Medical Transcription, Medical Assistant (doctor's office), Lab Tech, X-Ray tech, or Medical Coding and Billing. Most pay fairly well, problably the Medical Assistant gets paid less. I left Nursing out since you deal with death a lot in that field.

You could also become a Tumor Registrar, which keeps cancer stats for the CDC.
Reply:I am a certified medical assistant CMA. I went to school full time for 5 quarters. For maybe one or two quarters longer, I could have been an RN and made twice what I make now. Working in a MDs office, you do everything a nurse does, but get paid much less! and work twice as hard.
Reply:Im wondering why you cant do anything in the dental office? I am majoring to be a dental hygienist. Look into that. If not then I would say health administration.
Reply:Hi, I work as a Head-Senior with mental health adults. But ive worked in other care fields before that. Heres a list of some useful certifications you should go for. They will ALL really improve your chances of getting the job you want. Those marked with a one star * do not need to ever be redone. Those with three stars *** need updating every three years.

*NVQ Levels 2 (Health and Social Care)----- This is a requirement now when you go to work in any care or nursing home. It doen't matter if you havent got it but you must be willing to do the course. It took me approx 6 months to complete but they give you a year.

*NVQ Level 3 (Health and Social Care)------ You CAN skip Level 2 and move straight onto this one. This is where you would be working at a senior level in healthcare of any sort working your way upto deputy manager. I've recently completed this course. Your given a year to complete it.

*NVQ Level 4 (and / or) RMA (Resigistered Managers Award).

***INFECTION CONTROL INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. You can do this through a company called Distant Learning which are through a college in your area.

What about physiology, psychology, Sociology etc?

What is the fastest job training program that makes the most money?

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For example, medical billing and claims, dental assistants, pharmacy techs, massage therapists... ect., I need a decent job to pay for my college and support my family, but i dont have much time to get it. i want to get a certificate in a year and a half or less, possibly 2 years... so i cant go to college for what i want, and not waste time getting an associates in applied science, which should only take 2 years but for my schedule it will take around 4 or 5. thats too long. does anyone have any suggestions? im versatile and i can do just about anything. any suggestions are welcome, thank you

What is the fastest job training program that makes the most money?
LVN/LPN 1 yr.
Reply:sigh........ fast training and big money are mutually exclusive.

What can I do with a degree in Health Services?

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I'm currently enrolled in community college seeking an associates degree in Science-General Proffesional studies. I want to switch my major to either Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Respiratory Therapy. So far I have about 21 credits toward my A.S in Proffesional Studies, but when I go into the Allied Health program I wont be able to complete the A.S degree. I was wondering if I could transfer those credits to earn a B.S in Health Services and than have an A.A.S in the allied health..but what can I do with a BS in Health Services. I just dont want those credits to go to waste..

What can I do with a degree in Health Services?
The college I'm currently attending has a link to a website that has all kinds of career info. Here are a couple for you:

The general website with different majors listed:

http://www.careercenter.sjsu.edu/careerp...

PDF File on careers in Health Services: http://www.careercenter.sjsu.edu/careerp...

As far as the credits transferring towards a B.S. in Health Services and then an A.S. in Allied Health, you'll probably need to talk to an advisor at your college about that. They'll be the best people to assist you with making sure that your hard work wasn't wasted. Also, he/she would be the person to ask about the B.S. in Health Services can lead to a career in Allied Health.

I hope this helped. %26amp; I hope everything works out for you. Good luck! :)
Reply:Get a entry job at a hospital. They will guide you into the fields they want to hire. They will pay for your education and train you as there is a shortage of nurses.

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I need advice on which career would be better for mom with children.?

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I am trying to decide between two different careers: dental hygiene and elementary school teacher. I find both interesting. Dental hygiene is a career in which I could work part-time, days, no weekends or holidays and earn a good living only working 2-3 days per week.

Teaching, however, is full-time, but summers off and holidays and vacations off. With teaching I really can't work part-time, but the benefits are good; pay is not as great as a career in dental hygiene, but I am only planning on working part-time while my children are small. Teaching will not allow me to do this, but it will allow me summers off. But does it even it out? Full-time for 9 months with summers off or 2-3 days per week with 1-2 weeks vacation?

I guess what I need is some advice on which of these two careers would better balance allowing me the most time with my children while earning a decent living. Both would take me the same amount of schooling since I already have an associates degree. Thanks.

I need advice on which career would be better for mom with children.?
Hi, my thought would be teaching, because of holidays, and summers off. You could even teach at your child's school. Two other great careers, real-estate salesperson, loan officer / mortgage broker, both of which I do, having joint custody of 4 young boys. Hope this can help you.

Take care and God bless - kevinpowers7@yahoo.com
Reply:It would seem that the dental field would allow you more of what you are looking for. You would go to work with set hours and as you mentioned, you'd have weekends and holidays with the kids.

Teaching is more involved, in that you really don't have the hours set in stone. There are always those days that you have to take extra time for grading, parent/teacher conferences which are scheduled up until 7pm, you really only have 9weeks off in the summer due to the fact that you have to go back in Aug. to prepare for the new school year and read up on all the IEP's so you know what you'll be dealing with, etc.

So based on what you're considering careerwise and what you want as far as spending time with your kids, my suggestion would be to go for the dental field.

I hope you find this helpful.

Good luck in your schooling and best wishes!
Reply:I would personally want to work 2-3 days all year rather than work full time with summers completely off.... and when your children are older you may want to go full time and take advantage of the greater salary you will make in dentistry.
Reply:Teacher
Reply:teaching.

in addition to the vacations, the better salary, and the more social aspect of your job (such as the companionship of other teachers), schools are very flexible with hours and time off when you need them (for example, if your kids are sick). since many if not most teachers have children, schools tend to afford many sick days (usually with), and are flexible when you need them to be.

Dental hygene sounds less interesting, less interractive, and kind of a fall-bak plan.

follow your passion though - you will feel bad no matter what if you take a job you dont want

Social Programs, which one would you support?

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If our government were allowed to fund one, and only one, of the following social programs, which should it be and why?

(1) Free public education for all US citizens, starting at kindergarten up through Associates Degree (or comparable professional certification).

(2) Free health-care (medical and dental) for all US citizens for life.

(3) Food stamps that can only be used to buy food for children who are US citizens, but that would be enough to eliminate child hunger nationwide.

(4) Retirement pay (social security) for all US citizens who worked at least 20 years in the US, starting at age 65.

(5) Disability pay for all US citizens who are unable to work because of physical disability, injury or illness.

(6) None of the above. Give the money back to the taxpayers.

If the government could only fund one of these programs, which would you pick, and why.

Social Programs, which one would you support?
Absolutely education, as it's the key that allows anything close to equal access to the nebulous concept of the American dream.

I don't like #6 because that essentially throws away the government as one essential tool we use to deal with issues that affect us all. I don't have any kids receiving public education, but I'm happy to pay taxes for it because it is so essential to the economy, and to my safety, as it also prevents crime. But, along those same lines, I believe that the others are also issues that affect us all.

Of course, implicit within the question is the notion that the nation can't afford to fund all those things, and I think this is a flawed assumption. Half of all discretionary spending goes to the military, and our military spending is equal to that of the rest of the world combined. I think we could safely shift money away from that without in any way endangering our security. Plus there's the 12% or so that goes to paying interest on the national debt.

Finally, it could easily be suggested that something like national health care would quickly pay for itself by promoting business (that would no longer be responsible to insure employees), shifting treatment from cures (very expensive) to the inexpensive prevention that comes with frequent care, and by greater efficiency. It's popular to denigrate the efficiency of all things governmental, but Medicare is actually far more efficient than any private insurer, devoting only about 5% of its money to administration as compared with something like 20% for private companies.

Many similar arguments could be made for the other services.

So, while within the constraints of the question I'd select education, I think all the services mentioned are not only affordable, but could even be profitable.

After all, how much benefit is each of us really receiving for a billion dollar stealth bomber, when we're facing people armed with knives and hand grenades?

By the way, thanks for helping to elevate the tone of this forum. I disagree with your positions sometimes, but I like that you don't resort to the uninformative name-calling that seems so ubiquitous, and actually challenge people to think seriously about serious issues.
Reply:Number 6. Give me liberty or give me death!
Reply:It would have to be #1, because education is the key to preventing the need for all of the others, but as far as I know public education is free up until college correct? Or at lest free for the students.
Reply:2 because id have a lot less debt right now and i could afford college
Reply:#4
Reply:Our government could have funded all these but it would have required a little diplomacy in the middle east.

GWBush can't say diplomacy so he chose WMD's.
Reply:Wow tuff choices but I have to say 1 because an ingnorant country would cause all the others to be much worse but a well educated one could make the others more bareable. Good question.
Reply:(2) Free health-care (medical and dental) for all US citizens for life.

Its scary how many Americans diagnose themselves or refuse a trip to the doctor because they don't have insurance.

Our taxes don't pay for health insurance. We all pay ourselves. With free health insurance, that money is back in our pockets.
Reply:I can only pick one? This sucks....I would have to go with free health care. So many people need care and can't afford it. It seems to work in Canada, why not here?

I wouldn't mind getting in a number 1 as well!
Reply:Free health care. Insurance is way too expensive and everyone deserves to be taken care of medically and dentally ( ?). Even if they are poor.
Reply:Definately number 1. If we did that, future generations would be to afford or fix the rest.

Not health care,...never. People get sick and die. That's either natural or God's will...leave it be.
Reply:Eh, why choose? Reduce Pentagon funding to levels commensurate with REAL threats to sovereignty/security ... and fund them all. Quit giving Israel $3billion / year, and add that to the pot, too.

And why limit health care etc. to US citizens? Its' another topic, but we should drop the hypocrisy, insitute guest worker program commensurate with numbers of aliens ACTUALLY REQUIRED in the economy, and have employers chip in for their insurance etc.

Without those foreign nationals ... who's gonna pick our crops, build our bridges, etc... really? Anyone arguing against their presence should be willing to take up the slack ... and the dirty/difficult jobs that they perform.
Reply:I'd like to say all of them, but the most important is #1 education is the hope for the future.
Reply:#6) if the tax money wasn't taken out of the check to start with each of us could afford all of the rest.
Reply:#6!
Reply:(1)

My husband works hard for his money, and it hurts every time we look at the check to see how much was taken out in taxes.

We should get to keep the money we earn. I'd rather get a bill in the mail for my school taxes though, instead of pay some crazy high tuition.
Reply:Good question, a better one is how do we get our elected officials to ask these type of questions. (1) Free education is going to by far outweigh 99.9 % of any social economic programs I could possibly fathom. I think all the other choices would not be as big a problem as they are now had we higher education available as a country. I believe that individuals and families having the opportunity to further their education, they would in turn be able to provide themselves and their families with health care,nutritious food, they would earn more because of the level of education. That would allow them to contribute more to savings for retirement, or better care for disabled loved ones. I think ignorance is the root of most social economic problems, and if we could teach people at least how to support themselves financially by having a higher paying job that a degree could extend to them issues that we now know as problems could just be small anomalies
Reply:Free health care.
Reply:6.

Your other choices lead to economic waste and innefficiencies.

At least with getting my money back, I can decide what to do with it. Invest in a private school, Get better health care, Invest....etc.. my way..
Reply:None of the above.

I will give some credance to the retirement pay, after 65. However even then it depends how much the individual paid into it.

What you are implicating is a socialist program that in actual practice has a negative effect. It creates, for a lack of a better term a broad spectrum of laziness. which in effect does not allow the betterment of the individual, or the advancement of the village to prosper.

Socialized medicine would be a good thing it would appear, however there are stop gaps already in place, for starters Most people have insurance, some people pay thru the nose as we are all aware, but in our society, I think costs could be kept under control if we weren't such a litigous society. There is a lot to discuss on this matter but, at this point I can only say that I disagree w/ it. If I lost my job I would have a different take on the subject i'm sure.

As an added note I'll tell you a little secret, I don't agree with most of you have to say in this forum, but I do respect you for your intelligent approach.

have a good day!
Reply:I think I would go for 5, we need to support the weakest in our society, what would they do, some don't have families.
Reply:4 or 6.
Reply:1) is the foundation of the needs of the rest. Without education, you don't have good taxpayers, health-care workers, etc. Tax money it just going to dwindle without education.
Reply:Well, of course # 1, education does lead to the possibility of all your other choices...no wait, I've heard of people who went to Yale and don't seem too bright to me ( *cough)'

Ok # 2 then, it's incredible how much we have to pay for insurance and heartbreaking when someone goes through so much pain because of no insurance...

but then again # 3 is equally as needed, although I do believe we have such program, somewhat ( a child shouldn't go hungry in the US, not with all the money we spend on ridiculous stuff)

but hey ! who's going to take care of me when I'm older....

ALright, I give up, it's impossible to choose.. I want it all. Does that make me a communist, a socialist or just plain dumb?

Utopia is such a tempting concept though ......
Reply:#1

With a good education, you can get a better paying job with health insurance(2), a retirement plan (4), and long-term disability(5).

Give a man a fish, he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, he eats for life.

Interestingly enough, the governor of our former state (MA) recently passed a bill giving every student in the top 25% of their class a four-year scholarship at any state college (and he's a Republican). It's nice to see the "other party" actually waking up and realizing that the key to bettering society is giving society a better education.
Reply:Free public education. Liberal professors are paid way too much!
Reply:Number 6... i have a family to take care of.. we are a democray..not a socialist country
Reply:Surely # 1.

provided it becomes obligatory to a certain minimum level, of say, college .

you can tackle a lot of problems, with proper education !
Reply:Hopefully we would never have to make such a choice, but I fear we could lose them all anyway. It would be better to cut them all to preserve them all.

Sorry coragryph, I have to pass on this very difficult question.
Reply:This question is relatively simple to answer. I'm surprised, however, at how many people opted for free education and free medical. I guess the country has turned into a selfish lot these days.

Of all the choices you listed, the most important is food stamps for the children of disadvantaged families. Of all the groups who benefit from your list of programs, it's these children who cannot fend for themselves. In most cases, hungry children are the victims of their parents mistakes and misfortunes. These children are the responsibility of us all. In a child's life there is always hope of the future.

Shame on the rest of you for thinking only of yourselves.
Reply:I would go with number 1. If more people were educated, then the need for some of the other programs would diminish.

2. People should WORK to get health care

3. I dislike welfare and the sense of entitlement it fosters.

4. If you have a good job and work your whole life you should be able to save for your retirement. Don't spend every dollar you make and then expect the government to take care of you in your old age.

5. Disability insurance...

6. I am sick of paying so much in taxes. We have a 6 figure tax bill, 3 kids in college, and things we want to do. I shouldn't have to pay for LaToya's 10th kid. Flat tax...

Sometimes teeth pain is about pressure, sometimes sensitivity to hot, sometimes to cold, etc. Could you tell?

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me what each symptom is usually associated with in regards to its dental problem?

Sometimes teeth pain is about pressure, sometimes sensitivity to hot, sometimes to cold, etc. Could you tell?
Pain for duration of cold stimulus - early-to-mid size dental caries; root or abfraction sensitivity; mild gingival inflammation

Pain lingering after cold - acute pulpitis, possibly reversible; moderate gingival inflammation

Pain on hot stimulus - chronic pulpitis, generally not reversible; periapical area, such as abscess or granuloma; more severe gingival inflammation

Pain on pressure that remains after stimuls is gone - periapical area, such as abscess or granuloma; occlusal trauma (periodontal ligament inflammation)

Pain only at the instant of biting pressure or upon release of biting pressure - cracked tooth

These are a few that come to mind... Are you having a problem or writing a paper?
Reply:the sensitivity to cold and hot could be due to the weakening of your tooth enamel -try using toothpaste made especially for sensitive teeth..

ideally you should speak to your dentist ... only he (or she) will be able to diagnose the problem correctly
Reply:maybe its a sign to indicate that you are about to get a cavity
Reply:If your tooth hurts for no apparent reason and hurts real bad (throbbing pain) and does not go away till you take medication, you most likely need a root canal. A tooth hurting on pressure could need something as simple as an occlusal adjustment or it could need a root canal. Tooth hurting on pressure is usually indicative of periodontal (gum and bone around tooth) problem.

Sensitive to heat happens when the pulp of the tooth is injured for some reason.
Reply:Sensitvity to temperature can be because of loss of tooth enamel. When it's pressure and temperature it can be am abcess or cyst. Go to your dentist and tell him all your symptoms, he'll take an X-ray to verify. But you will probably need a root canal.

What is your job / profession / career?

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I'm just curious.

I'm currently a college student obtaining my Associate of Applied Science degree for dental hygiene.

What is your job / profession / career?
I am a stay at home mom. Before that, I was a customer service representative working at City Hall in my hometown. Keep it up, by the way. That is a good career!
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Reply:I'm still a teen
Reply:getting a job is my job!!!
Reply:Currently a college student getting my AA (most likely in photojournalism) and then hopefully transferring to the University of Washington or Berkley :-)
Reply:I'm a Real Estate Administrative Assistant. I am licensed but working under another Realtor. I'm working on going back to college this fall to finish my credits towards an Associates in Business Administration Management. Wish me luck!
Reply:PIRATE`?
Reply:My job ---I am a sales man! struggling on a day to day basis!!

but happy with my job!!!
Reply:Retired and loving it. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and as time passes, it just keeps getting brighter.

College application essay... PLEASE HELP!? help me revise my paper... and let me know of the mistakes?

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Ear-piercing rockets fly over our heads while mothers were crying and their children dieing in the cold wintry rain that flooded up to our knees. My dad carried me on his back all the way to Iran from Northern Iraq trying to hide away from the destruction of Saddam’s regime that were set out to destroy the Kurdish people. My life has never been ordinary; I have always been in the middle of the worst. When I was about four years old in 1991 we had to flea the country in the cold winter because Saddam attacked the Kurdish region of Iraq with bombs and chemical gases that killed thousands of Kurdish people. After a year we were able to return to Northern Iraq and my dad got a job with the Europeans and Americans and worked as an engineer to bring relief to the villages by re-building water pipe lines and schools that were destroyed by Saddam’s regime. Life was hard after that but my family was one of the lucky ones that were able to get back on our feet again.

Then in 1996 the feared moments were real again when all those who were working with the Europeans and Americans to bring relief to the Kurds were warned that death was near. My dad being one of them, once again our lives were turned upside down. In a rush my family and I had to leave all our relatives and everything we had that my dad had built for us as a family. We left the country along with about a thousand other Kurds. I was just a kid when all this was happening and I didn’t really understand why all this was happening. Now remember the last time I saw my grandmother tearing as I told her, “I will see you later” and understand her fear of losing her family. This day was the beginning of the rest of our lives and not knowing what was in store for us.

For months we had no place to go, my siblings and I couldn’t go to school and all we had was a change of clothes and the money we had when we left and no clue where we would end up next. Finally the Clinton administration approved our paperwork for our situation and took us to Guam where we called home for several months but uncertain what would happen next or when it would happen once again. The time came when we were finally getting out and we were being taken to the United States. March 1997 we got to DC and our journey to survive in the US began. Going from apartments to apartments, my siblings and I were still not able to go to school. I had missed half of third grade and half of fourth grade.

I used to love school and I was usually first in my classes and advanced in some of them, but when I started school here I had no idea of the language because I wasn’t exposed to it yet. In my country children start learning English and Arabic in the fourth grade. And because of the language differences I was struggling in school simply because I couldn’t understand what was being said or read. Life was already hard for my parents trying to make ends meet and trying to feed six kids and give us a good home. I remember waking up to the sound of my mom sobbing at night since we all slept in a one-bedroom apartment. And when our education wasn’t going well it was even harder on my parents. My dad knew English and I remember he would try to help my sister and me with our homework while he worked two jobs.

Slowly things were looking up for us, my dad got a better job that paid better then the two jobs combined after going to school himself and taking some classes, and we finally settled in a town home that we still live in today. In the mean time I was doing better in school. And in eighth grade we had career day and my classmates and I got to go see different jobs. In the end one occupation that stood out the most for me was when I visited a dental office, ever since then I have wanted to become a dentist. June 2005 I graduated high school from Lake Braddock High School. My family was very proud, my dad believes education is everything and he knew he couldn’t afford to send us to a good college because of our family’s financial situation, he sent me any my older sister to the community college and thought some education is better than no education.

Now I am studying at a community college and trying to keep my dream of becoming a dentist alive. I am graduating with an associate in science summer of 2007 and in hopes of turning that into bachelors in Biology and going to dental school with it. I feel that I have accomplished a lot by at least getting my associates and this has motivated me to reach even further to get to my goal. I have taken the first step to make my dream of becoming a dentist a reality by going back to the dental office I visited when I was in eighth grade after so many years and now I work for them as a dental assistant. I started working at the dental office and not just any other place for the experience, for the future, for the college money, and also to help my family out financially to help pay the bills. I believe I have what it takes to make it and make my dreams come true. And I am sick of running and ready to fight for what I want which is becoming a Dentist and for once be proud and live an ordinary life.

That is why I would be grateful when I finish my bachelors and start dental school. I have been through a lot and I cant just give up after what I have been through. I am sure the roads ahead of me cannot be tougher than the roads I have already passed. With facing the toughest roads of life I believe I have the responsibility to continue my education in a highly educated institution.

College application essay... PLEASE HELP!? help me revise my paper... and let me know of the mistakes?
The basic content is good. There are several points of execution that need revision to make sure you do not lose points. Have this proofread by someone who reads lots of papers and can edit. I would offer that if you so wish -- send it to me as an attachment (tpmedia1@yahoo.com).

Tom
Reply:Are you paying?
Reply:First of all, this is a touching story. But in order to help, I believe in constructive criticism. So, the first thing I notice when I read this is that you never really elucidate any reasons for how you'd be a good fit for whatever institution to which you're applying, nor is your essay unique in that I don't feel like I'm conversing with you when I'm reading this. Please take heart tha I'm not belittling your experiences in any way--I'm merely saying that simply being a victim of happenstance does not thereby make you a more worthy candidate. Add wit, charm, individuality. The admissions officers read hundreds of these daily. Make yours stand out.
Reply:In your 4th sentence, you spelled flee wrong

New tooth?

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About 10 years ago I had a root canal that went horribly awry. I ended up losing the tooth completely because I waited to long to get it properly capped. Anyways I've been without a molar for the past ten years and it hasn't bothered me, but I'm 33 now and I'm wondering if it can lead to problems in the future. I've been thinking about gettting an implant (dental). Has anyone had problems with associated with tooth loss?

New tooth?
If you don't fill in the space it can cause the other teeth beside the space to collapse into it causing your bite to be shifted, it can also cause the tooth above the space to super erupt which means it can grow longer because it has nothing to bite against. Being as young as you are it could benefit you greatly to get an implant. It is a great way to replace missing teeth.
Reply:If you are gumming your food yes an implant would be wise......however losing a tooth is sad but not dangerous at this point........from this point on you must take good care of your teeth and plz don't go back to a dentist you don't trust!
Reply:do get a replacement your teeth can shift. do it now cause it can effect all of your teeth. good luck
Reply:as far as replacing the tooth it depends on where in the mouth it is. If is a lower molar then what will eventually happen is shifting of the teeth, when you chew you are constantly touching your teeth together and when there is no tooth for contact the tooth in the upper will over time come down in the mouth and you can risk losing it. You can also risk gum problems. You should consider having a consult to discuss your options, implants are a great option as long as there is enough bone for the implant to be placed.
Reply:Dental Implant is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and lasik surgery in India by a company called Forerunners Healthcare. The Price for dental and lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.

Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.

They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

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Hope this helps.

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Is cat gum disease cureable....?

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My cat has what appears to be a inflammed lower lip; it's noticeably bigger. At first i feared it was a serious internal disease, but now i think it's more likely a dental problem. if this is dentally associated, what can i do to improve his gum health? if he were to have gum disease is it reverseable and/or treatable. today i bought friskies dental diet dry food to help improve. his lower lip or gum appears to be inflammed. as i open his mouth it looks like the swelling goes back to his two front bottom teeth, kind of like his gum and his lower lip....? he's young if that helps (turned 2 yrs. this month)

what do you think? any suggestions would be helpful, please?

P.S i do plan on taking him to the vet a.s.a.p.

Is cat gum disease cureable....?
Hi there...gum disease (gingivitis) that are caused by periodontal disorders can be managed. However, the problem with gingitivitis is the plaque has already hardened in to calculus on the teeth and underneath the gum line (part of the reason why you can see inflamed gums turning red), which cannot be scraped away with foods or treated with rinses. An ultrasonic scale needs to be used to remove the calculus in order to eliminate the gum inflammation. If gingival disorders are not medically treated it will later lead to painful periodontal diseases because of tissue and bone loss. Surgery will be required to remove teeth and necrotic tissues which have decayed as a result. Gingivitis and periodontal disorders later lead to other health problems because of the bacteria entering the blood stream. ONLY after a dental cleaning you can then use rinses and special treats in addition to regular brushing to minimize the recurrences of gingivitis and periodontal disorders.

More on gingivitis and how it's treated:

http://www.petplace.com/cats/gingivitis-...

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content...

Instructional video on how to brush cats teeth by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine for Feline Health:

http://www.felinevideos.vet.cornell.edu/...
Reply:Feed him more mice.
Reply:It sounds like you are going to have two teeth pulled for the cat. Don't worry, after about a week on soft food they can eat hard food again. For preventative measures, you could start brushing the cats teeth. I just use my finger and kitty toothpaste and sort of massage and get on the teeth if they let me. I've got FIV+ cats and I have to watch their teeth real good.

Associate in applied science jobs????????????????

2009-11-14T19:25:00.001-08:00

If you have your associate in applied science degree in dental. Can that help you in other careers in you decide to change?

Associate in applied science jobs????????????????
I doubt that an associate degree in applied science in dental would help you in any other career. I recommend a double major in business and engineering. Then you have lots of options and would likely always be employed.

Two associate degrees...?

2009-11-14T19:25:00.000-08:00

I will graduate with a general associates degree in the spring and then I will turn around and start the dental hygiene program which will give me another associates degree. My question is will these be two seperate associates degree or one higher degree? If a higher degree, which one?

Thanks

Two associate degrees...?
these will be two separate associates degrees. they won't do you a whole lot of good in career searching unless being a dental hygienist is what you want to do for life. did you know that dental hygiene is the highest paying job for the least amount of education?
Reply:Two separate associates degrees.
Reply:if they are two associate degree programs, you'll have two associate degrees.
Reply:These degrees do not add up to one of a higher level.

Congratulations on your degree!
Reply:You will have two Associate Degrees, neither of which are worth more than the other. One will be an Associate of General Studies, and the other will be an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

Even though they are the same level of education, the AAS degree will be more valuable to you, as it is a specialized curriculum that will allow you to be trained in a specific field of study, much like a Master's degree.
Reply:Two separate degrees. Are you sure you will get a degree for the hygiene program? That's occupational training and usually colleges grant certificates instead of full blown degrees for those.
Reply:Not at all. Two associate degrees do not sum up to something higher. That's not how education works. 17 Master's degrees do not equate to a doctorate.
Reply:The associates in dental hygiene will get you a decent job so you can eat and move away from home. If you continue to get your bachelors and masters in a health science field via Internet or night school you will open more doors in the next few of years, by having both the paper and the experience.
Reply:They are considered to be 2 seperate degrees since they are in different fields of study. With that much education under your belt, you should consider a 4 yr school sometime in the future. That's what I did. Got a 2 then a couple yrs later went to a 4 yr school and got a bachelor's.

Good luck and much success!

Work after graduation in the USA fo international students?

2009-11-14T19:24:00.003-08:00

i am an international student doing a associate degree in Dental hygiene in the USA. i plan to work after 2 years when i finish my course. how can i do this?

what about the visa restrictions? any idea? do i have to apply for some kind of scheme? are work permits available? any suggestions kindly share please.

thanks for reading and answering.

Work after graduation in the USA fo international students?
if you are F1 or M1 visa student, you are eligible to get Optional Practical Training (OPT), which allow you to get employment related to your study field for 1 year. you may apply the OPT at the international student office in your college before your graduation.

if you want to work in US more than 1 year, you need to find employers that are willing to sponsor you a H1b visa.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/m...
Reply:As for a work visa, your employer will need to sponsor your visa application. There are certain certificates that must be aquired from the government before you can apply for a work visa. To get those certificates, you will need to already have an employer lined up.

Depending on the kind of work visa, the process for your employer may be expensive, so the fact that you are a person from a foriegn country may lessen the chance that people will hire you (because they will have to pay to get the visa), especially if there is a US citizen with same or similar qualifications applying for the job.

Also, when you apply for the visa, you have a better chance of having it approved if you apply in your home country--so you will have to pay to fly back home. However, if your student visa is still current, you may just be able to change your status from student visa to work visa without going home. It just depends.

Check out the embassy webpage for the country you are from to see what you can do. I worked at a US consulate during the summer and this is what I observed and learned, but I am by no means an expert! Check the websites. Good luck.

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What career offers good starting pay, but very short schooling (less than 2 years)?

2009-11-14T19:24:00.002-08:00

My husband is active Army, which means we'll be doing a lot of relocating, and we have 2 kids (so being in school for a long period of time isn't really an option due to lack of money). I plan on going to school to get my associate's in dental hygiene, but not until my husband is in the reserves. I've looked into phlebotomy, it's only an 8 week course typically. What are some other programs/courses that I can take that are short (prefer a year or less), and will start me at no less than $25,000 per year?

What career offers good starting pay, but very short schooling (less than 2 years)?
Electrocardiograph (EKG or ECG) Technicians

Echocardiography (Ultrasound of the Heart) - $38 per hour right out of school.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Dental Hygienist
Reply:McDonalds.
Reply:The best jobs for someone with no training or experience or schooling is to become a politician... obviously... they don't need to know anything.

I have really bad abdominal pain prior to using the bathroom, as well as mucous in my stool along with?

2009-11-14T19:24:00.001-08:00

bad breathe sometimes associated with mucous or yeast that isn't associated with any dental problems. Can someone help what's going on with my bodya? What specialists should I see?

I have really bad abdominal pain prior to using the bathroom, as well as mucous in my stool along with?
mucus in stool can be irritable bowel syndrome. depending on your insurance, i would try to see an specialist in internal medicine.
Reply:You may have colitis. A gastro-intestinal specialist should be consulted.
Reply:You need to see a Gastroenterologist. You may have to be

referred to one by your primary care physician, if your

insurance requires it.

It may be just an infection or something more serious.

Here is a site that tells about irritable bowel disease;

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases...

Here is a site that explain more about it and what they can

do to help it:

http://www.gihealth.com/html/education/i...

Here is a wonderful site which will let you look through

all the other conditions that may involve your symptoms

and also see how they do an endoscopy and colonoscopy to

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you can ask to be sedated and you won't know anything

until it is over. The person performing the scopy procedure

can show you a picture of what your insides look like when

they find out the cause, right after the procedure is over.

http://www.gihealth.com/html/education/p...

http://www.gihealth.com/html/test/exam.h...

Best wishes to you.

I am a female dentist. How do I start my own private practice?

2009-11-14T19:24:00.000-08:00

I have recently graduated from Dental School. I am looking for a job as an Associate with a dental office/group. I want to start my own private practice within one year. HOW should I proceed? WHAT do i need to know? WHERE should i consider locating?

I am a female dentist. How do I start my own private practice?
Two of our local dentist have just recently taken in recent dental school graduates. Maybe you can find an older dentist that wants to retire soon.The location is up to you. I live in Indiana, and I know a dentist that would take you in as a partner.
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Is it ok for a 19 yr old to expect father to get very large loans for her college?

2009-11-14T19:23:00.002-08:00

Father is still paying support for 2 younger siblings and now has agreed to another loan which brings it to 30+K. I'm worried because this is 2nd marriage %26amp; not sure why he is doing this. If she doesn't pay it we could lose our home. He didn't do that for the other 3 that went to college befor her.Also got loan for a car for her.She is only in 2nd year of school %26amp; at 30k a year I'm very worried it might break us as a couple because he seems to think it is perfectly fine to do this.She didn't choose a state run school which would have been less ,she picked a private school to be a dental hygenist when an associates degree in 1 1/2 yr would accomplish the same end result.If she goes 3yrs.over 90k...5yr program 150k. Is this insane or what? Any advice for me?

Is it ok for a 19 yr old to expect father to get very large loans for her college?
It's an idiotic idea, given the circumstances. The daughter should speak with the financial administrator at the college and arrange for a student loan through that source, or go to a community college for the first two years to get that dental hygienist degree. That certainly doesn't require a four year degree. My advice for you and your husband is for the both of you to seek counseling from a financial consultant. Perhaps your husband will see the logic after he's been advised by a notable in that field.
Reply:That's a tough situation. I guess it's OK if he thinks it is, but financially it may be a real disaster. Why didn't he do that for the other 3 students? Is he trying to "make up" or something? Money doesn't equate love. I think it's pretty insane.
Reply:She should be applying for her own student loans.
Reply:Let him get her through "this" year and have her get her own student loans and carry her own debt into her own adult life.

Sounds like he's just supporting his daughter whom he cherishes, be supportive of him, but cut that sh"** off after this year!!

cheers
Reply:she shoudl have some loans too. sounds like she should be getting a fairly well paying job, im sure she'll be able to handle it. its part of growing up and thats a big part of it, learning how to deal with money and your specific needs
Reply:That is a tough one and I think you already know the answer.

For some reason your husband feels that he should do this for his daughter. Maybe its becasue he is not with her mother any more. Who will ever know.

No its not normal for him to take out these loans. I worked to help my children through school. They were given 5 years to accomplish gettomg a BS. If they did not have their degree in five years it became their problem. It took one 10 and the other 20 years. After 5 years they were not living at home any more.

In the start they lived at home and they went to state run facilities. they took out student loans and although I told them not to be using their credit cards they had run up $40,000 in credit cards for eating out and disposable diapers and such. But its thier loans.

One school loan that I took out in my name that would have paid the tuition for four years my son spent it in a year although he was working. So my husband and I had to end up paying it off as he did not pay on it at all.

Really there is no advice. A man is going to to what a man wants to do concerning his children. I would certainly try to get down to the why of it all. Yes you are right you could lose your home and if the daughter decides its a gift both of you will end up paying it. If its a community property state you are responsible for any loan your spouse takes out. Ask him if when she starts working is she going to take out a loan to pay yours off.

Good luck.
Reply:My younger sister did the same thing, asked my mother to send to a private school for graphic design (something you can get at a community college). My older sister and I did it all on our own because we knew our parent's financial situation and knew better than to ask. It would have been wrong. However, my mother signed for the loans...knowing full well what she was doing even though I advised against it. Most student loans are due back after the student is out of school for 6 months (whether they grad. or not). If you take out additional loans (i.e. parent loans) inorder to make up the difference...these loans are usually due right away...starting with a payment of about $50 per month and moving up as she goes along (my mother is currently paying $200).

Parents feel obligated to help their children to attend college; but many people do it on their own. The adult in this situation (a 19 year old is not yet mature) is the father and he should have acted like a parent and told the girl no or at least considered other options. He should have had a discussion with his wife about it (you) considering that you signed a contract with him (marriage certificate) and your financial success or downfall is tied to his.

You need to step up and confront your husband about this. You need to tell him that you disagree with his signing for large loans without your consent, and that you suggest a community college in light of your financial situation. The daughter is going to get the same starting position and salary regardless of the school (she probably does not believe that). She will have to be convinced this is true. Urge her (and your husband) to check out jobs online and see the qualifications needed in order to gain the job she wants. She will see that a fancy expensive school is not required...only a degree (probably a 2 year associates in dental hygiene) and experience. She can make more money only by getting additional certificates or training in order to work with an oral surgeon or to apply anesthesia. I know this because I looked into this field. Good luck
Reply:The question isn't really about her expectations, but about yours, isn't it? So it's your expectations that you can usefully concentrate on.

First, figure out what is bothering you, and be truthful with yourself. There are elements of his taking action that impacts family finances without really collaborating with you. There are step-family issues, maybe? Issues of loyalty? If you can say, directly, "I can't imagine taking out a loan for $30K without you really being on board with it, why is it all right that you do?" I think you'll get farther than trying to explain to anyone that he's favoring one child, or she won't really benefit from MUCH education, kwim?

Perhaps there's a pastor, or someone you can talk to to help you get the issues unbundled so you can talk about them.

If it threatens the relationship, you need to know why. Adult men can be kind of set in their ways (apology for the generalization) and I think you'll want to consider whether this is an unusual behavior for him, or whether you're feeling excluded, in general.
Reply:I suggest he support her... but to an extent - and with limits that will be VERY clearly communicated up front..... say "one year or one semesters tuition ONLY", ... then tell her she needs to borrow the rest of the money herself, under her name. This way, there is no surprises and everyone can plan for this financially. If she can't go to a school that allows her to borrow under her own name, WITHOUT him as a cosigner, then she needs to find a cheaper school. Here are the links for her to apply for federal fin aid.

This is similar to what my step-mother did for me. She agreed to pay the first two years of my education room/board/tuition/books, and I was grateful. This is what I will do with my own son as well. Teens are not adults right away, but it sure is easy to spend other peoples money and not your own. Perhaps with this option she'll think twice about that private education. 150K is ludicrous for a dental hygienist!

Good Luck.

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Pyschology Degree?

2009-11-14T19:23:00.001-08:00

could I get into dental school with an associates in pyschology degree?

Pyschology Degree?
no, you need to take more classes such as calculus 1%26amp;2, physics, biology, and chem... several of each. Check with the dental school you are looking at going and they should have a list of prerequisites you will need to have before you are admitted.

Should I continue my general studies or quit?

2009-11-14T19:23:00.000-08:00

I am curently in the process of associates for general studies to transfer to a state but the one im going to (near by) does not have dental assisting programs etc. But there is a community college here that does. Should I stop and transfer to do dental or finish my associates in general studies?

Should I continue my general studies or quit?
BONNIE,

AN EDUCATION CAN BE A USEFUL THING THAT NOBODY CAN TAKE AWAY FROM YOU.

HOWEVER, YOU CAN ALSO WASTE ALOT OF TIME IN "FINDING YOURSELF." IF YOU REALLY WANT TO BECOME A C.D.A. THEN INVESTIGATE ON WHAT YOU NEED TO BECOME ONE. I'M SURE ALL THE STUDIES YOU'VE DONE SO FAR HAVE NOT BEEN WASTED.
Reply:finish your associates first, then transfer. The reason I'd recommend this is that other colleges sometimes do not take all of your transfered credits. If you transfer with a degree, they are forced to accept it. Good luck!

Can someone explain the insurance at my new job?

2009-11-14T19:22:00.003-08:00

This is all that is said about it.

"Comprehensive medical, dental and vision for full-time Associates

Special medical, dental and vision plans for part-time Associates "

I'll be working part-time, but I'm not exactly sure what "special" could mean. I really need insurance since I'm a college student.

I have orientation in a few days, so I'll ask then, but I'm just looking for any tips as to what that could mean. thanks

Can someone explain the insurance at my new job?
You will most likely be offered a plan that costs more money and offers less services than what is offered to full time employees. You can replace the word "special" with the word "different" in that sentence, I think.
Reply:probably means u pay more towrd then if u were full time many colleges off insurance plans that may be cheaper better and often college kids can stare on their parents health care plan til age 23

Any dentists out there???

2009-11-14T19:22:00.002-08:00

I am 23 and i want to become a dentist. I have decided to go and get my associates degree in dental hygiene and while working as a dental hygienist take classes to become a dentist. I am not sure of any good schools....i live in MD and i would prefer to stay here. Do i need to go to an ADA accredited school??? If so, are there any in MD??? If not in MD where would the closest one be located??? Also, last question, lol :0)...if i get an associates degree in Dental Hygiene and go to dental school how many more years would i have to graduate with my bachelors degree and become a dentist???? Or do i need a masters degree??? I have been looking online and some sites say it takes between 6-8 years of schooling.....thats a long time. I would like to finish up in four- six years or as fast as possible...any suggestions???

Any dentists out there???
Each school will have it's own specific guidelines for admission. I'm not sure what current guidelines are, but for sure those in the dental hygiene school will know. In my day you needed a year of chemistry, a year of biology, a year of physics. Most of us had bachelors degrees. I'm sure you don't need a masters degree, but whether you get enough science in dental hygiene school I can't tell you. I CAN tell you that having experience as a dental auxilliary should be seen as a very big plus! As far as grade point average, that varies. I graduated college in 1973 and NYUCD in 1976, so obviously you should talk to someone less ancient.

As far as dental schools, if I am not mistaken you live in the state that boasts the oldest dental school in the world--the Baltimore College of Dentistry at the U. of Maryland!

http://www.dental.umaryland.edu/

Steve Bornfeld, DDS

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Dentists out there?????

2009-11-14T19:22:00.001-08:00

HELP, Day care!!!!!!!!!!!!!! help?

2009-11-14T19:22:00.000-08:00

okay I am 17 I am getting my ged as soon as I turned 18 (nxt week) Do not say anything about this... but anywho, My question is I live like not even a block away from a very good day care place. In june I will be starting college, I am getting a associate for dental hygenist, the thing is that I want a good job, while I wait until june, and go to school you know, so i was thinking about going to apply to the day care but what possitions can i work? Can I even work there? Or do I need to get a diploma or some sort? What should I ask them if i call them

HELP, Day care!!!!!!!!!!!!!! help?
there are many positions at day care- as far as i know, anyone can apply, most wont consider you unless you have passed a background check.

but if you feel you have something to offer, go ask for an application, or call and ask them what qualifications they look for. it doesn't cost anything to apply, the worst that can happen is you wont get called back, but even if that were to happen at least you tried your best.

good luck
Reply:Wait till after you have your GED, then fill out an application. It can't hurt. The application just says "do you have a hs diploma or equivalent" and you would say yes.

Why don't you just graduate, there's only a few months left? Or are you failing?

P.S. I'm telling! ha ha ha just kidding ;-)
Reply:just ask them if they are hiring and yes GED is just like a dimploma so you are ok there. They will want you to at least have some exprieance with children but if not just tellt hem that you are very patient and you are creative so you can think of fun and educational things for the children. You could be the teacher if they are a day care and not ran by the government. ONly the owner has to have a certificate not the workers but that is one thing you can ask them because i know some want the all the workers to have them and some do not. So that would be a good question to ask also.
Reply:I would go by the daycare and ask them if they are accepting applications. Take it from there. If they ask about your education, tell them you plan on taking your GED test next week.
Reply:Ask about teacher assistant or a non-degree positions. I am on the board of directors for a day care in my city. We do hire high schoolers or college students however each center is different. Call and ask the director what postions are open or opening. Usually they need extra help in the summer month when schools out and more children attending full time.

Good luck!
Reply:Each state has requirements for the OPERATOR of a daycare (meaning the owner), but while specialized education is helpful for consideration of an employee, it's not absolutely essential. Each company will set its own standards.

As an aside (I know, you said you didn't want to hear it), a GED is NOT as good as a diploma. With a diploma comes transcripts that shows not just your score, but your track record. As the last Super Bowl showed, ANYTHING can happen just once. I'm surprised that even a community college has accepted you with only a GED, and especially since you don't even have THAT yet.

Still, go ahead and apply now for the daycare if that's what you want. When asked about the GED, at least you can say that you ARE in process of taking it, not that you PLAN to do it someday. (If you really ARE currently in process for it.)

What are some good careers that pay decent (like $14+ per hour) with schooling that is a year or less?

2009-11-14T19:21:00.003-08:00

My husband is in the army and will be going to Korea for a one year unaccompanied tour. I'd really like to have a career by the time he gets home, but don't want to go to school for something with no job opportunites or wages that are less than what I need. Any suggestions?

P.S. I'm not looking for a shortcut... I still plan to go to school for my Associates in Dental Hygiene, but I want to wait until my husband isn't active duty.

What are some good careers that pay decent (like $14+ per hour) with schooling that is a year or less?
Labouring jobs like cleaning.gardening . ETC.
Reply:Congrats to you! and THANK your husband for serving his country for me! I'd look at www.lmi.gov (Labor Market Information) and check out what your state's outlook is. (That website will give you so much information!) You can also find out nearby schools that offer what you want to do. There are many programs out there that you can take from different schools. Possibly talk to a counselor at one. Good luck!
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Becoming a dentist?

2009-11-14T19:21:00.002-08:00

If i go to college to get an associates in dental hygiene then how many more years and what type of school would i go to to become a dentist

Becoming a dentist?
You would have to get a BS degree from a 4 year college. After that, dental school is another 4 years.
Reply:If you want to become a dentist you should get a Bachelors degree in a basic science such as Biology or Chemistry. Then you go to a 4 year dental school after that. I am a biology major!
Reply:You would have to finish a bachelor's degree after getting your associates degree in DH, and then go to 4 years of dental school. As the other responder mentioned, you should complete a degree in a science rather than dental hygiene. (or at least in a way that completes all the dental school prerequisites, such as inorganic %26amp; organic chemistry, biology, etc.)

BTW, there are certain advantages to having an RDH before going to dental school, such as having previous patient management experience, knowing how to take xrays, and how to perform dental exams and do scaling and root planing. It will put you light years ahead of your classmates with no patient experience. There is also the not-so-small advantage to being able to earn $25 - $45 per hour (depending on your location) for any part-time work you do while you're in dental school, and having a pipeline to possible board patients when you're ready to get a license!
Reply:HELLO DANI,

YOU DO HAVE A DISTINCT ADVANTAGE OVER MOST OF YOUR DENTAL SCHOOL CLASSMATES, WHO HAVEN'T HAD SIMILAR PATIENT EXPERIENCE.

TALK/WRITE THE DEAN OF STUDENT ADMISSIONS OF A DENTAL SCHOOL YOU WISH TO ATTEND AND ASK AS TO WHICH SUBJECTS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE COMPLETED A B.S. BEFORE DENTAL SCHOOL, AS THIS CAN BE EARNED CONCURRENTLY AS A B.S. IN DENTAL SCIENCE WHILE ALSO ATTENDING DENTAL SCHOOL AT THE SAME SCHOOL.

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Do you think my plan for the future is realistic?

2009-11-14T19:21:00.001-08:00

After sitting and thinking about what I want to be and how I want to do it, my plan is as such:

I am a senior in high school and obviously i will get my high school diploma.

Then I will move onto a community college for two years, obtaining my associates in Dental Hygiene (this way I have a decent paying job throughout college, and i also like dentistry)

Then I will transfer to a university and attend there for two years to obtain my bachelor's in marine science.

From there I will move onto a 4-year med school, specializing in anesthesiology.

(this is where i leave dental hygiene)

Lastly, I will have four years of doing residency, and then i'm off.

all the while passing the MCATs and so on...

so, does my future look bright?

Do you think my plan for the future is realistic?
Unless you load up on classes, it will probably take a little more than two years to get your bachelors. There's a very strong chance that not all of the dental hygiene classes can or will be transfered.

If you're working full time while you complete your bachelors and while you go to med school, you may not be able to also go to school full time. It will depend on your work hours, when classes are offered, and how difficult the classes are for you.

If you stick to it, you will be doing well. It's nice to see someone young so motivated. Good luck!!!
Reply:u planned as much as u can. it's very GOOD for yr bright future . BUT do u think it's take many long time... if u got more patient , just carry on .. good luck. try yr best to make yr life much be better..
Reply:First off, your future will be as bright as you make it!!! You sound like you really want this so my best wishes are with you.

Don't plan on working in med school unless you have to. This might make your grades drop a bit. You want to do great and score well on the USMLE1 so that you are competitive for your residency selection.

Is this a good or bad result for a sinus CT scan?

2009-11-14T19:21:00.000-08:00

The nasal septum is midline and the intranasal soft tissues are not significantly thickened.

A large polypoidal soft tissue lesion is present in the right maxillary antrum consistent with a mucosal polyp or cyst. A small Haller cell is noted on this side. Minor mucosal thickening is present in the left antrum. The ostiomeatal complexes are patent although there is some narrowing of the draining ostium bilaterally.

The other paranasal sinuses appear clear and the postnasal soft tissues appear normal.

Appart from periapical dental pathology associated with the maxillary left second premolar, no other bony or soft tissue abnormality it detected.

...Other than needing to have dental work done...What does this mean? Do I need to have any surgery?

Is this a good or bad result for a sinus CT scan?
u have a cyst (fluid filled membrane)in upper jaw cavity u have sinusitis plus the teeth problem

get the dental work done first take medicines then if it is resolving and has no symptoms no need for surgery

discuss with ur doc

Which job could I make more money at?

2009-11-14T19:20:00.003-08:00

Nursing - Associate Degree

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Radiologic Tech

Dental Hygiene - Associate Degree

Surgical Technology

Those are my options.. and I am having a hard time deciding.. so maybe their salary will help me decide..

Which job could I make more money at?
RN Associate's degree, an LVN (or LPN) generally do not make what an RN does just starting out of school, no matter how many years experience the LVN has.

I dont know about dental hygiene tech's pay, but in nursing, nurse make more in a hospital than a doctors office, so I sure the same applies for a dental hygenist.

You can always go to salary.com and do a comparison look
Reply:Drug Dealing, Porn anything combining those 2.
Reply:Here you go:

Nursing - Associate Degree - $20,700

Licensed Vocational Nurse - $33,970

Radiologic Tech - $37,946

Dental Hygiene - Associate Degree - $25,385

Surgical Technology - $30,343
Reply:compare at salary.com for your area of the country- just get the free basic report-

contact your student advisor and they should be able to help you with the pros and cons of each profession- they should also be able to tell what you would be better at or if you have the grades to do them all

a general nursing degree is good because you will always have a job as healthcare is the hottest field with the baby boomers getting old.

good luck!

How do I get a bachelor's in dental hygiene?

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What are the steps that I need to take post high school in order to become a registered DH in Texas? I want to get a bachelor's degree in it, not just an associate's. How many years total would it take me after high school?

How do I get a bachelor's in dental hygiene?
Apply and attend an institution that offers a bachelors degree in dental hygiene. It's a 4 year full time program. You'll likely need to take science prereqs and general core the first two years then do major specific work in the following two. The program itself will give you the background and specifics to be fully certified.

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How easy was it to find work as a Dental Hygienist after getting your degree?

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Also, how hard is the job and how well does it pay? I live in South Florida and I'm planning to start the 2 year Associate of Science program at the local community college. Just wondering if this was a good choice from actual experience. Online research and local newspaper advise it's a great field with projected growth of 43% and salary range of $40k - $63K. I'm a 31yo single mother of two and I don't have the time or money to waste on a degree that won't pay off.

How easy was it to find work as a Dental Hygienist after getting your degree?
I honestly don't know about your area, but in my area many of the girls start before they graduate. The colleges they go to have placement options and I've never heard of any of them not getting a job. They do complain about being at the bottom of the barrel in terms of respect, but I feel that comes with most jobs. I know 5 Dental Hygienists. 1 girl didn't use the placement services because she was inspired to go to college from a dentist and kept in touch with him. After she graduated she went to work for that Dentist.
Reply:I come from a family of Dental Hygenists and the best way to get a job is get out there and go door to door to dental offices and let them see you in person and turn in your resume in person. They remember you that way. You can also check the job boards at your college in the dental department. Honestly, this is a great career path, great money and great for if you have kids.

What things can make a dental assistant salary go up?

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Does it make a difference if you are certified or registered or have an associate degree? Also what things can you get certified in besides being able to take x-rays of teeth?

What things can make a dental assistant salary go up?
For your salary to increase, I would reccomend going through an accredited dental assisting program. In Kentucky, an assistant can be certified to take x-rays, place fillings, take impressions, and coronal polishing. Experience is also a big factor in salary.

Is there such thing as a Dental Hygiene Certificate ?

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I am not referring to the 2 year Associate Degree programs.

Is there such thing as a Dental Hygiene Certificate ?
well it depends on what exactly you're referring to as to 'certificate'.

graduates of hygiene program will take a licensure exam in order to practice hygiene. they receive a 'certificate' and are Registered Dental Hygienists or RDH.

good luck and i highly rec'd dentistry to you!!!!

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Reply:Not really. Most dental hygiene programs are completed with an associates or bachelor's degree. However, if you live in the state of Alabama, you can get a dental hygiene certificate. This certifies you to practice dental hygiene ONLY in the state of Alabama. You cannot use your certificate anywhere else in the United States. I do not believe there are any other states that offer this certification.

My dentist overcharged for dental work that was done. First he sent us a bill for 2000, then 6000need attorney

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his employye told us of great deals and that our insurance would cover. we kept asking when we would get a bill again his associate said not to worry. she was a friend so I trusted her and the dentist. 6 months later and the employees taking of her own life, we got a bill for 2000. Which we disputed because they tacked on late charges, but we had never gotton a bill. We spoke with the dentist and he said to pay or he would remove any discounts he ever gave us. @ months later we were in collection for 6000 dollars. There was illegal goings on in this firm and we got screwed because of it. we need an attorney but don't know what kind of lawyer to get or even how to proceed. Please give any advice. There is more to the story but in the interest of certain peoples privacy we will just leave it at this until we can get advice on how to proceed.

My dentist overcharged for dental work that was done. First he sent us a bill for 2000, then 6000need attorney
Contact the ADA (American Dental Association) to report the problem. They may be able to recommend a lawyer or how to proceed.

Contact your health insurance company too to see if the dentist did file a claim. If he's a scammer, he may be trying to collect double by invoicing you and the insurance company too which is fraud.
Reply:sounds like the dentist/staff is only guilty of poor communication or maybe you didn't listen. if you got 6000 in dental work done then you were in rough shape to begin with. i have bad news for you.....you are going to get stuck with the bill. the best you can hope for is the removal of late fees.

suing a dentist is probably the hardest thing to do in the world. i definitely wouldn't start with the ADA because we pay a yearly fee to be a part of it. they are on our team. if you sue, you are going to pay a mountain of legal fees and i promise that you will lose. only 12% of people who sue dentists win. you might be able to enter some kind of arbitration but if the dentist says no then you are in trouble. remember, he has a piece of paper that you signed when you became a new patient that says you would pay your bill even if insurance didn't cover a thing. you might not remember signing it or reading the fine print but we all make you sign it. if he produces that in court, case closed.

my point is that unless you want to owe a lawyer and a dentist, then just pay your bill. this is why we collect the entire bill on the front end at my office. your dentist needs to train his staff better for sure.
Reply:Tom is right. The ADA won't go to bat for you and they actually hold no legal sway over the practicing dentist, even if he/she is a member. However, you might contact your state association and ask about their "Peer Review" process. If an ADA member agrees to a peer review mediation, you might get a favorable outcome.

If there are things that are clearly illegal going on, the right place to seek help - but as a last resort - is the state licensing board.

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Questions about dental crown?

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I am planning to get a crown for one of my front tooth. This tooth broke from the middle a long time ago when I was a kid. I never had any problem with it, except that it's a bit uneven. My girlfriend wants me to crown it, but I have some concerns.

1. Will it affect the health of the teeth?

2. How long does the crown stay? what if it comes off?

3. Can I decide later to get rid of the crown permanently?

4. After the crown is put in place, will I be able to do everything that I can do now? Is there any restriction on that?

5. Can I put braces (or invisaligns) on crowned teeth?

My other front tooth is a bit long. Is there some way to make it short so that the two are of same size? If so, how? Again, is there any risk associated with that? Currently my teeth are in good health (although they are not in the perfect shape and size), so I am worried if that will change if I go for crown etc.

Thanks for any help.

Questions about dental crown?
Instead of a crown, have you considered a veneer? Normally crowns are used for teeth that have had a root canal on them and often times, the existing tooth has to be filed down to fit the crown. I personally think veneers look more natural and will easily be able to compare to the tooth next to it.

Braces can be put on crowns. My son had this done recently. There are normally not too many restrictions with crowns and what you eat or do, but like I said, I prefer the look of veneers.
Reply:Your dentist will not crown your front teeth. What he will recommend is veneers for both front teeth. Your natural fronts will be shortened so the veneers can fit over them. The dentist secures these veneers with a special binding and heat. I have very brittle front teeth and was worried they might crack, so I had veneers. They look so much better than than before and match my other teeth perfectly !!! Here's the catch.... insurance does not pay, and I paid $900.00 .
Reply:Dentist do crowns different ways but this is the way I was trained and the way we did them, we took an impression with alginate, (This is very soft and gooey and it will set up or harden in just a few minutes) Then the Dentist will numb your tooth, they use a shade guide to match up your teeth, the Dentist will prep your tooth, ( this is where he cuts your tooth down the best way I can explain it is it will look like a peg.) you will rinse out really good and if your gums are bleeding sometimes they have to use a piece of cord which has an astringent to stop the bleeding, this is packed around the base or gumline of the tooth for about three minutes, when the Dentist takes the cord out he rinses the astringent off of the tooth then he will dry the tooth off. The assistant will fill an impression syringe and another impression tray with another type of impression material, the Dentist will take the syringe and place the impression material at the gumline and cover the peg and around the surrounding teeth, he/she will then place the filled impression tray in your mouth and it will stay there for approx. 7 minutes until it sets up or hardens, then he will remove it and you will rinse out. Then a temporary crown is made using the first impression, we would dry out the impression and then use a temporary material called Luxatemp we would syringe it into the impression where the tooth you were having crowned was and put the impression back in your mouth, in about 3-4 minutes it will harden, then you trim up the temporary and check your bite to make sure it is good, then the temporary crown is put in with a temporary cement. You wear this approx. 3 weeks ( I worked in a rural area we did not have an in house lab to make our crowns so we had to send them to a lab to have them made, you may go to a Dentist that has a lab in his office and it may not take as long ) When you go back to get your perm, crown the dentist will pop your temprary off and they will clean the tooth off and try in the perm. crown. They will adjust your bite and you will check to see if you like the length and color of your tooth. If you do then it is glued in with a permanent cement. It depends on how you care for your teeth, but they say the crown should last 5-10 years. I have crowns in my mouth that are 15 years old and are in good shape. If the crown comes off you go back to the Dentist and he will re-cement the crown, if it came off due to cement failure, if there is decay or the tooth breaks, more work will have to be done to the tooth. Once you place a crown you can not get rid of it permanently unless you have the tooth extracted. You should be able to function normally with a crown placed it should feel close to natural. I would recommend you think about getting a Vaneer placed on your tooth, the tooth is roughed up a little and permanent impression is taken like above but you keep your tooth structure, the tooth is not cut down like a peg. The color and length are matched up. The Vaneer is a porcelain covering that is chemically bonded to your tooth. They are beautiful and look very natural. There are a couple of things they reccommend you don't do with vaneers like bite on ink pens or any hard outward pulling motion like biting hard taffy etc. If the vaneer comes off just take it back and have it bonded again. I worked for a Dentist for a long time and we did several Vaneers and I can only remember re-bonding one vaneer. Price's are about the same. You can not put braces on a vaneer, so I would suggest if you are going to straighten them do that before you vaneer your tooth, the Dentist can even vaneer your front teeth and your premolars and make your teeth look straight and make them any color you want . You could make a consultation appointment with your Dentist and they can show you examples of both. Good Luck with whatever you decide to do.
Reply:1. no, crowns wont affect the health of your teeth, unless ofcourse, bad dentistry occurs..but a quick question though, your tooth broke from the middle and its still ok? any discoloration? you may have a "dead" tooth there

2. you could choose to have acrylic ( cheaper ) crown, which can last up to 5-7 years or if you wanted to have one that could last you a lifetime..if taken good care of ..you could choose to have porcelain crown.

3.No, you can't get rid of it if you don't want it anymore, because you see, your tooth need to be reduced a little bit to have a crown fitted, so if you don't want this crown in the future...you can just imagine how it will look..

4. one bad thing about crown is that you can't have the strength of a normal healthy tooth anymore.. so you can't and won't be able to use your teeth to open beers, chew on some chicken bones or use it to open nuts...but you can still eat and smile normally :)

5. yes, you can.

What is the difference between a dental assistant and a dental assistant specialist?

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A specialist is an associate degree. I know that much, but other than that it looks like a specialist is a hygienist. What is the wage between the assistant and the specialist? Need to know before Tuesday please.

What is the difference between a dental assistant and a dental assistant specialist?
the dental assistant specialist has additional trainning and qualifications and hence would command higher salary and also will undertake more procedures
Reply:no difference
Reply:Do you live in the US? I do not believe there is a position known as a dental assistant specialist, unless it is a particular state's formed position. There are expanded duties assistants, but they do not require an associates degree, these assistants usually have more training to do more duties, which are different state to state. There are dental hygienists, in no way related to a dental assistant. Their job is completely different, although they can perform any assistants duties. Dental hygienists see patients fro preventive services like 'cleanings', they also place sealants and give Fluoride treatment, they also treat gum disease, and in most states can anesthetize patients for treatment. The assistants work with the doctor, helping him or her with restorative treatment (fillings, crowns, etc.) Hygienists work in their own room seeing patients, but most of the time need to have the dentist come in and see the patient for an exam at some point in the appointment.

Assistants can usually be trained on the job, with a high school education. Hygienists need at least an associates degree and national and state licensing.

Wages are quite different, with assistants usually making about half (or a bit more) of what a hygienist does. Of course actual wages depend on the state and area.
Reply:I too am a dental hygienist and have never heard of an assisting specialist.

Bad breath? Dental hygiene is perfect, no problem there.?

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It seems to be associated with the digestive system or unfriendly bacteria in the gut/intestines but am not sure. It also runs in the family, affecting siblings and even a few cousins. Help!!!

Bad breath? Dental hygiene is perfect, no problem there.?
try brushing/scraping your tongue
Reply:People with stomach ulcers have extremely bad breath. Have you had yourself checked for this? You can try using pro-biotic yogurts, but if you have an ulcer the bad breath is associated with this, and sometimes all it requires is a course of antibiotics due to a bacteria that causes the ulcer.
Reply:Drink as much water as you can,it surely helps.Don't smoke too often and brush your teeth thrice a day,if possible.
Reply:good oral dental hygiene is first important step.potable water to be used for brushing and gargles.saline massage of gums. nothing else to be done.
Reply:The first link below should help. The second one is for health products that can help you. Contact me for assistance..
Reply:Stop eating Fecal and that should solve your problem!!
Reply:Try peppermint oil---a few drops in a glass of water. Peppermint oil takes care of upset stomach and regulates the acids in the stomach.

Bad breath can be a stomach condition as well as the onset of diabetes. Try the peppermint oil(GNC got a small bottle for 6 dollars), if that doesn't help, consult with your doctor.....good luck
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Divine Principles are bionic in nature, such that they apply to nations, states, groups, families, individuals, and body cells.

If products such as "bad breath," or "body odour" are considered to be offspring of the body, using this principle, we need to induce a "siege protocol" in the body, such these "offspring" are consumed by their own body, and cease to exist.

If one fasts longer than 72 hours without food, a number of nuisance problems like bad breath resolve themselves. It takews 72 hours for the alimentary canal to shut down, and the body become totally dependent on its internal resources for nutrition. The limit one can fast, being of normal weight for one's size, is about forty days and nights (960 hours).

Ailments up to and including cancer are starved of resources, and can themselves become food for thebody, replaced by healthy tissue. Most disease germs cannot survive long in a body that is fasting.

240 hours are necessary for lasting detoxification effects. A bperson not used to fasting short periods of up to ten days, should not rush into long fasting without adequate information on how to manage and break the fast properly, or else far more harm than good will invariably be done.

Bacterially caused bad breath is cured by fasts of only a few days fasting. But this will also cause the eradication of all normal "cover" flora. If one does not carefully manage what one eats and drinks in breaking the fast- during which time, appetite hunger, which departs as from the third day, is on a par with narcotics addiction withdrawal agony, which is a supreme test of character- one might acquire bacteria that are worse than the ones one got rid of. (One must never use milk to break a fast!)
Reply:Chlorophyll is an internal deodorant that deodorises your interior and reduces the odour of everything that comes out so that should improve your breath.
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Any dental hygienists here can tell me how long it took...?

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...to get an associate's degree?

Are there any programs that can be completed in less than two years?

Thanks : )

Any dental hygienists here can tell me how long it took...?
You have to do two years for hygienists and 8 months or less for dental assistant.
Reply:2 years
Reply:sorry not a dental hygienist............................jus... love your avatar. Jai Radhe!
Reply:Only the college/dental hygiene school can answer your question. I'm sure if you double load you can get it done faster. I know that USAF is paying full ride for dentist (officer-automatic captain, O-3) and hygenist (enlisted) schools. You just have to meet pre-requisists (spelling??) and pay back time.

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What is Expected as a Dental Assistant?

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Okay so I'm considering getting my CDA. I'm about to finish my Associates in Office Administration and am thinking about getting the CDA as a specialization. From Dentists or other DA's what do you REALLY do on the job. Mainly paperwork, Assist the Patients, Put them in Rooms, etc. Any information is greatly appreciated. ~Answers from Professionals Within the Field Only~ thank you!

What is Expected as a Dental Assistant?
A good dental assistant will always be in high demand. Your most important responsibility (in my humble opinion) is to help reduce stress in the office. To do this effectively you must be able to multitask. You must manage patients and their quirky personalities while also helping the doctor with his quirky personality too. You have to understand all dental procedures so you can anticipate the doctor's next move. You must always stay a step ahead of the doctor. You will teach, comfort, assist, maintain, and genuinely help everyone in the office from the office manager to the doctor to the hygienist to the patient to the janitor. For all of this you will be well-compensated and usually be asked to work only four days a week. I repeat...if you are good at it you will NEVER be unemployed and you will earn a nice income ($17-30/hr in So. Cal)
Reply:The jobs of a dental assistant vary from office to office but are generally in the same areas. Your main task will be a chair-side assistant to the Dentist while he is performing procedures. It comes with time and experience but along with holding the suction, you will need to know each procedure and the steps so that you will be able to hand instruments to the dentist without him asking. You will also be important in managing the patient and will do other jobs that are not only allowed to be done by dentists such as taking impressions, radiographs, inserting temporary crowns, and even setting up and cleaning the cubicles. Some assistants can even be liscensed to clean childrens' teeth.
Reply:i work for an orthodontist and we do a lot of stuff. pretty much everything but gluing the braces on at the beginning of treatment and taking them off at the end of treatment. we can remove loose bands or brackets and we can remove brackets if the dentist wants to rebond them in a different postion. we place the wires and trim them, put the colors on, seat the patients, stock the drawers, write notes when an exam takes place, take xrays, clean chairs, instruments, and stations. pull the charts, schedule appointments, go over how to brush properly. stuff like that.

For a dental hyegiene program in college....?

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is it full time or part time schooling, Its an associates degree (2years and 1summer). By the way its a cummunity school. Please help.

For a dental hyegiene program in college....?
To finish an associates degree in 2 years, you would have to go full time.

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Dental Hygiene program ?

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I live in Los Angeles,CA.

Should I go for an Associates or a certificate program ( takes less time and money)

IS there gonna be difference in salary ? And is there a high possibility getting a job in this field for fresh graduates ?

All answers appreciated .

Thanks for your time .

Dental Hygiene program ?
Possibly a difference in starting salary. There is high demand for dental hygienists so you would have a high chance of getting a job out of school. As far as which degree to go for...that's a personal decision. I would go for Associate's.

How common is it for a 2 1/2 year old to be put to sleep for dental work?

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My 2 1/2 yr old recently went to the dentist because he had visible cavities on his front teeth. Needless to say for his age he did not sit still for any kind of cleaning or xrays. They want to have him come in and go under to do everything at once, cleaning, xrays....and posible capping if the cavities are bad enough. I have a exteme fear of being put under. I was visibly upset when they told me this. The office is high recommended and associated with our childrens hospital in phila. But I cant help to worry that his age is so young for routine work. And my fear of him not awakening. I heard of a case of a child that went in for routine dental work, and died. Please anyone with similar cases with advice, or just a calming word, respond. And I have done enough blaming of myself for letting his teeth get this way (sippy cups).....so I can do without any blame. Thank you.

How common is it for a 2 1/2 year old to be put to sleep for dental work?
I had the same experience with my son, same age, similar problem. I trusted his dentist and the work was done under a general anesthetic. I've never regretted my choice. The work had to be done, and I am confident that it would have been seriosusly traumatic to have tried to do all of the work with him awake.

As you know, the most dangerous part of any surgery is the anesthetic, so I'll offer a piece of advice,which was given to me; make sure you have a pediatric anesthesiologist put him to sleep.

Most dentists have relationships with anesthesiologist they like to work with, and presumably a kids' dentist will have a kids' anesthesiologist. So it may be just a question of asking, and making your wishes known to the dentist.

In my case I learned that often in hospitals, the anesthesiologists are on a master calendar for the operating room, etc., in which case you get whomever is up next. In our case I called the operating room and talked with the head nurse in the OR. She was great and she switched the schedule to get a pedi. anesth. for my son.

Not only is a pedi. anesth. trained for the special dosage, etc. needs of children, but they are much better at being reassuring, etc. My son's used a puppet to put the mask on him, spoke to him gently, etc..

I have to say that it was uncomfortable to get involved in what are usually behind-the-scenes relationships between dentist/doctors, Operating Rooms, and anesthesiologists, but I believed it was important. Plus, I figured, my son is equally the customer of one as the other; both of their bills were going to come to me...

One advantage to going ahead with this now is they have the opportunity to preserve space needed for the adult teeth to come in, which avoids problems later on.

Oh yeah, one more thing. The minute your son's adult teeth begin to come in, get them sealed! My son has all of his permanent teeth now. They're healthy, perfectly alligned, and cavity free.

Good Luck!
Reply:I wouldnt know
Reply:small babies have been put to sleep to do surgeries=your child should be okay having gas to have his teeth cleaned and fixed =he will be in a fog,not right out and won,t be able to resist as the gas totally relaxes the person
Reply:They can just numb the area, however... if he is not cooperating it makes it very difficult for the dentist as well as your child. Many children are sedated while dental work is performed, and it isnt really much to worry about. They do not sedate heavily and it will be MUCH easier on all of you. I am a dental assistant and a mother so i do see it from both points. I would trust the dentist however, they are trained professionals, and in a rare case that something does happen... they know what to do.. its very routine. Dont worry and relax, it will be less stressful on u if he is asleep than awake and crying and fighting. Good Luck!
Reply:no, it is not common, but it is done. they won't remember anything. pedodontists (a specialists who work with children only) sometimes have to put kids under for extensive dental work. sometimes they can use nitrous oxide. most kids on nitrous just giggle and sometimes sleep. they will sit down with you and talk you right thru it.

don't worry, really.
Reply:a bit uncommon
Reply:I used to work in an office that did this kind of work and I highly reccomend it if the child isn't cooperative. This way, the child will have no bad memories of the dentist and will go on to have a healthy, happy experience with dental professionals. I heard many times from parents afterwards, how relieved they were to have gone ahead with this because the child has no memory of it. He'll do fine and you'll be happy that it' done.

What is the highest degree you can earn in being a dental hygienist?

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I am interested in being a dental hygienist but I heard that the highest and only degree you can earn is an associate in applied science degree.

What is the highest degree you can earn in being a dental hygienist?
that isn't true at all. a dental ASSISTANT offers an associate degree. my sister is in 4 year dental HYGIENE school and will graduate with a bachelor's degree and she is thinking about going back for her masters after working for a few years in san antonio, tx.
Reply:W/O ACTUALLY BECOMING A DENTIST AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE IS ALL YOU CAN GET.
Reply:That's not true. There are many dental hygiene programs in the country. Most offer A.S. degrees, but there are many that offer a Bachelor's of Science.

It's the same way with being an Registered Nurse.

Whether you get your A.S. or B.S., we all have to take the same licensing exams.

It's the same amount of schooling. It takes 4 years at Jr. Colleges, you just end up getting two associates degrees instead of a Bachelors.

Most will go for a Bachelor's program if they know that they will be futhering their education in the future. For example, to teach dental hygiene one day.

Hope this answers your question!
Reply:12....maybe

Are there any Dental Hygienists from chicago? Please help!!?

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I want to submit my application for dental hygiene program in Kennedy king college and I am having some problems. Is it hard to get excepted since they chose only 30 people each period?

Second question is that I graduated from high school in my county and I have my diploma but its impossible to get high school transcripts from my country,,So my question is that If I already have associate degree from one of the city colleges of Chicago do I still have to submit high school transcripts ?? Please help me here I am really lost

thanks @-@

Are there any Dental Hygienists from chicago? Please help!!?
I don't know about your particular situation, but I can tell you from my own experience that any college you are trying to attend are sticklers for paperwork. You can't even imagine all of the back and forth I went through trying to get all of my paperwork in order. I had everything that I needed yet it still took forever. Do you have a copy of your high school diploma? You will just have to keep digging for your records. You attending college else where will not get you out of having to have your high school transcripts, unless your previous college has a copy of your high school transcripts among their own. Best.

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Dental Insurance for an 18 year old Canadian?

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Are there any dental insurance plans that an independant 18 year is eligible for in the province of Ontario? I'm looking for a more localized one in the South Western Ontario region. I am still a high school student. I am hoping to find an independant insurance place that isn't associated with having a job, or being a part of a certain group.

Dental Insurance for an 18 year old Canadian?
Dental plan coverage for individuals is not commonly offered because dental needs are highly predictable. For example, you would not pay premiums for your dental coverage if the premiums were more expensive than the cost of the dental treatment you need. Since this is the case, insurance companies would stand to lose money (spend more on benefits than they receive in premiums) on every individualdental plan they write.

There are, however, a few companies that offer a form of dental benefits for individuals. Most of these plans are "referral plans" or "buyers' clubs." Under these types of plans, an individual pays a monthly fee to a third party in return for access to a list of dentists who have agreed to a reduced fee schedule. Payment for treatment is made from the patient directly to the dentist. The third party acts only in the capacity of matching the individual to the dentist. The dentist receives no payment from the third party other than in the form of referral of patients.

Average Cost Of Dental Care In

All US Cities- Average Values

(Service; Average Fee; Highest Fee)

Preventative Care:

Single x-ray $13.00; $20.00

Bitewing x-rays (4 films) $43.00; $67.00

Complete Series of x-rays $94.00; $135.00

Panarex $91.00; $131.00

Adult cleaning and exam $65.00; $102.00

Child cleaning and exam $46.00; $76.00

Child's topical fluoride treatment $39.00; $52.00

Sealant per tooth $33.00; $52.00

Oral Surgery:

Initial Surgical Consultation $65.00; $131.00

Simple Extraction (single tooth) $98.00; $176.00

Simple Extraction (each add. tooth) $102.00; $161.00

Surgical Extraction $190.00; $268.00

Soft Tissue Impaction $229.00; $320.00

Partial Bony Impaction $324.00; $435.00

Full Bony Impaction $474.00; $599.00

Complicated Impaction $775.00; $1344.00

Panarex $82.00; $141.00

General Anesthesia (per unit) $154.00; $239.00

Surgical Implant Placement $1868.00; $3964.00

Abutment Implant Placement $991.00; $2112.00

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Reply:There are a few insurers offering coverage for individuals in Ontario.

You will be looking at premiums of close to $60 - $100 /mo, probably in the higher range of that.

If you'd like some more info, email me at dknyswtchdg@hotmail.com

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Does anyone know why a dentist wouldn't recommend a periodontist who works for Monarch Dental?

2009-11-14T19:16:00.001-08:00

My dentist says he doesn't recommend periodontists who are associated with Monarch. The only periodontist which is in my MetLife dental network is with Monarch Dental.

Does anyone know why a dentist wouldn't recommend a periodontist who works for Monarch Dental?
Like Little Mermaid said, it's the quality of care that you will receive at this so called "specialty practice." What's the point of going and spending a "little money", when the inevitable tooth loss is going to happen without the appropriate care. Your just prolonging the situation which might have been corrected helping you keep your teeth, with the proper care from an experienced and reputable periodontist. I hope you will listen to your dentist and go elsewhere. You should probably discuss, and make a complaint to your insurance carrier. After so many complaints from patients and especially from other dentist, they may drop them from the network. Good luck and perio disease can be corrected if it's detected and appropriately treated in the early stages.
Reply:OH gosh do I really want to get into CHAIN DENTIST bashing?

Ok here is why. I used to work for one of those chain offices, and trust me THEY CUT CORNERS. I mean major corner cutting. Your care will not be that great. They pride themselves on being the cheapest place in town, or the home of the $29.00 NEW PATIENT EXAM AND CLEANING. That is like going to the Dollar Store and expecting Macy's quality. You aren't going to get it.

Most private practice dentists don't have much respect or faith in the chain dentists. And since I worked for one of those places for about 3 1/2 years, I have seen the quality of work that comes out of those places and it is not even close to what you could get from a private practice.

Sorry hun, but your dentist is right, and is looking out for your best interest. Heck, come to my office.

Is there a listing of fees for dental procedures in Georgia available?

2009-11-14T19:16:00.000-08:00

I do not have dental insurance and would like to get an idea of the cost associated with the various procedures I know that I need.

Is there a listing of fees for dental procedures in Georgia available?
This plan should help assist you.

http://everyonebenefits.com/40374893

How long does it take to become a dental hygienist? Does it only take an associate degree?

2009-11-14T19:15:00.003-08:00

You can be a dental hygienist with either an associates degree or a bachelor's degree. And, you'll be paid the same no matter which degree you have.

How long does it take to become a dental hygienist? Does it only take an associate degree?
No idea... Sorry!
Reply:I'm in school for it in canada right now. it will take me 2 years. i dont know anything about degrees though.
Reply:A dental hygiene program has to be at least two years in length. So, at least that long, I am sure it varies from school to school exactly how long it is.

Dental hygienists can either have an associates or a bachelors degree.

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I would like the pros and cons of associate v/s bachelors for a dental hygienist in Louisiana?

2009-11-14T19:15:00.002-08:00

i pay my associate degrees less than bachelor degrees. around $175/day for and associates and $275/day for bachelors. also, if it comes down to hiring one vs the other, the bachelors degree wins 100% of the time.

and do you need an excuse to spend 2 more years in college? the workin world sucks! enjoy school if you get the chance.

Are you a dental hygyenist? how much do you make per hour and do you have an associate?

2009-11-14T19:15:00.001-08:00

i am a dental assistant now, if there a big difference? i mean workwise. What exactly is the job?

Are you a dental hygyenist? how much do you make per hour and do you have an associate?
I am a hygientist with an bachelors degree. There many different jobs that a hygienist does - clean and polish teeth, scale and root plan, take x-rays.

Depending on where youlive depends on the salary. The area that I live in the salary per hour is $15 - $30 an hour.

If you wish to contact me for further info, just click my aviator and email me. I would be happy to help!
Reply:There is a difference between a hygienist and a dental assistant. A hygienist must be licensed nationally, and by the state you practice in. Also, you must have continued ed credits. The number depends on the state you practice in. A hygienist must have an Assoc Degree/Bachelors Degree whereas an assistant can be trained 'on the job'. A hygienist checks each pt for cancer, gum disease, scales the teeth, removing calculus, educates the pt, in some offices the blood pressure is taken before the appt. Also, one's medical history and the meds they are presently taking must be carefully checked at each visit. There are reasons for that, but I won't get too detailed right now. In some offices you may take impressions for tooth bleaching, administer anesthetic (your state must allow this, and you must be trained in it). and deep scaling. You work on your own, the dr. does not always have to be present, you are working under his supervision - but that depends on your state as well. Hygienist in the northeast are starting any where from $27-32 an hour. The closer you get to a big city, the more you are compensated. Ex: A hyg. in Boston/NY City/LA could be at about $50-70 an hour. Its a great responsibility - a hygienist is not just a 'cleaning lady'. The average hourly wage for a hygienist in the suburbs is $35. Plus, benefits [ the best part is you can name your hours/days - you can work w/o the dr. present, whereas an asst can only work when the doctor is in.}It is a great job, but you really have to cut out to do it - not everyones mouth is clean - and some are nasty enough to make you sick - I'm sure you've seen some of this as an assistant.
Reply:I am a hygienist in southeastern Wisconsin. We make between $25-35 / hour depending on where you live (closer to Chicago, more money, in Chicago suburbs, way more money). The previous poster was pretty clear. To be a hygienist, you need to graduate from an accredited school, pass National, Regional and State board exams, written and practical. Hygienists are kind of on their own more in the office than an assistant. I have assistants of my own to help with charting, xrays, suction, etc. Hygienists also depending on the state can give injections. If you are interested in being a hygienist, I would recommend assisting for one or ask to observe a hygienist for a day or two to see if it is something you would like to do. Pros: great pay, set your own hours, good for part time if you are a mom or just want to work less; Cons: monotonous, hard on the body (hands, back, neck)
Reply:I assume you know the difference in the duties of assistants and hygienists, so I think this is just a question about wages. I'm a hygienist in Michigan and I make $32 an hour. I do not have an assistant who works exclusively with me, but the assistants in the office help me when I need it, and sometimes when I don't really need it but they just have time.

Hmmm. It looks like you may be asking about the actual duties, too. We examine the patients teeth and gums as well as doing oral cancer screening. We update the patients medical records. We clean the teeth, do fluoride treatments, take and develop xrays, and teach people to care for their teeth.

Should i go for my bachelors degree in dental hygiene?

2009-11-14T19:15:00.000-08:00

Im only 17 but im serious about becoming a dental hygienist and i was wondering if its truly necessary to obtain a bachelors in this study as opposed to an associates degree.Will i have better pay? better employment opportunities?

Should i go for my bachelors degree in dental hygiene?
you get a much more thorough education and, yes, you will be paid more for your time. in fact, i don't hire hygienists without a bachelor's degree.

plus, do you need an excuse to go to college for 2 extra years?
Reply:of course. u'll always get picked over the next person. the longer u go to school the more $$$
Reply:yes
Reply:Of cource you should! That would be a great thing to do and I'm pretty sure it pays good =) Good Luck on that!
Reply:Yes it would look good on paper
Reply:You may only be 17 but you are picking a very good field in which to enter! There is a good demand for hygienists and you will make good money...probably more if you go for your BA rather than an AA You never know...you might like it so much you could go on to get your degree in dentistry! Good luck!
Reply:Personally, I would not be swayed too much by the bachelors degree - per se. I would be more inclined to hire someone who was older than 19 or 20 and I would also be more inclined to hire someone who could actually hold an interesting conversation. Taking the time and getting the education involved in a bachelors degree would give you an edge in that regard.

I do not believe their would be any difference in pay at all. If there was, it would only exist at the initial hire. A hygienist will have to carry their weight in practice productivity to deserve a good salary and this would not relate to your degree status at all.

Having said that, just so you don't think I'm cheap, I should tell you that my RDH with a bachelors degree who has been with me for 13 years makes $42.50 per hour for almost a $300 day, plus bonus. If hygiene production averages over three times the daily salary, there is an additional bonus every month.

If I were to get only an Associates Degree, which one would be the best to get a decent job?

2009-11-12T22:35:00.003-08:00

I know a 4 year degree or higher is the best thing to obtain, but suppose one just wants to obtain their associates degree and only this degree? Which field of study would be the best choice? I am thinking either office administration or dental hygiene. Would anyone agree? Also, do you have any other suggestions? Thank you.

p.s.- I can't do nursing because I faint in hospitals.

If I were to get only an Associates Degree, which one would be the best to get a decent job?
Given the 2 choices (dental hygiene or office administration) you mentioned regarding a 2 year Associates Degree, I believe DENTAL HYGIENE is a better choice as it offers more potential and better pay as well as advancement. Note that: (i) one does not necessarily have to go to college to be successful working as an Office Manager and (ii) it would be prudent to wisely select and take computer or office software courses as your electives to maximize your value to future Employer(s).

Required office skills most frequently used in an office deal with computer software starting with MS Office (MS Word and MS Excel) which one can self learn or they can be picked up on the job provided the employer agrees to train.

In general supply and demand driven meaning the more difficult jobs requiring higher education degrees etc are normally in short supply of experienced candidates so employers have to pay more $$$ salarywise to attract their talent and experience. Best insurance and investment any parent could give their child(ren) or you could yourself is to do well gradewise in good in school and earn your college degree(s).

At the same time money isn't everything and doesn't bring happiness to life if you happen to select or are forced into a career that doesn't have enough interest to keep you motivated and happy going to work. We all learn from our past mistakes and with God's wisdom, each one of us can pray and seek wisdom to overcome any hardship with determination and perservance. Keep your eyes open and God will give you a mentor who will show you the path along the way to the Light at the End of the Tunnel! Once you get there, you can return God's favor by helping others in need... Best of Luck and God Bless!
Reply:computer programming is the best choice for u.

whynot u visit computer and engineering department in any college near ur home.
Reply:There are many other paraprofessional careers in the medical field besides those that are around blood. (Besides, if you faint at the sight of blood, then dentists' offices see blood as well.) There are x-ray technicians, physical therapy assistants, pharmacy assistants, etc. The healthcare field is in desperate demand for workers.

Rather than office administration, I think you'd be better off with a computer-related field of study. The more special skills you can get, the higher your salary will be.

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Which career is best for an associates degree?

2009-11-12T22:35:00.002-08:00

I'm currently taking general classes and can't decide between these associates degree. I want to pick one based on which one pays more and is least complicated.

I was thinking between Registered nurse, Nuclear medicine technology, Radiation Therapist,Dental Hygiene or something else in the health related field that pays a descent amount of money. i want to make over $40,000 a year..I live in ct. Please Help!

Which career is best for an associates degree?
My friend is an RN, she loves her job and she makes well over 40k per year.

Good luck on whichever one you decide, we need more good healthcare professionals like you!
Reply:I would apply for an associates position
Reply:I'm pretty sure an RN requires more than an Associates degree. I think that an associates will allow you to be a nursing assistant and perhaps an LVN or LPN, but not an RN. I could be wrong on that though.
Reply:RN!!! the school is tough tho

Why do many dental practices have multiple operatories?

2009-11-12T22:35:00.001-08:00

I've been doing a bit of research on dental practices for a project and don't quite get why there is a need for more operatories than dentists? What is the point in having 4 operatories for one practising dentist? Is it so they can add associates and work like that? Are they for hygineists to use? Stil why so many?

Why do many dental practices have multiple operatories?
Additional operatories can be used for associates, hygienists and assistants performing expanded duties.

They can also be used for 'quick' visits, like denture adjustments or post-op follow ups.

I work for a private dentist in a small town. We have two operatories. One is the 'main' one where we do our procedures. The second one is used by the hygienist and myself.

Everyone in the office is cross-trained, so we help each other out with breaking down rooms and sterilization, as well as scheduling appointments and taking calls.

We focus on quality and not quantity.

Our patients are seated at their appointment time, and the work is completed by the time the next patient is due. Our scheduling is pretty much on-target, unless we get an emergency....but our patients, who have been seen as emergencies in the past at one time or another, don't have a problem with waiting a few minutes to be seated.
Reply:they have hygeinists working on patients. as they finish, the doctor is called over to look at the patients. so it has to do with scheduling really on the reason why they have so many chairs. The more chairs, the quicker they are, the more money.
Reply:the more operatories you have, the more patients you can see at once. The more patients you can see at a time, the more money you make. Hence, multiple operatories. They multitask.
Reply:Yes, dentists often use them for associate dentists or hygienists. Some will even use more then one on their own at the same time, though I was always uncomfortable with that idea. (While one patient is getting numb, the dentist is finishing a filling on another patient...) In that case, patients are likely to wait more, but as the other answerers said, the dentist will make more.
Reply:I used 5 for many yrs. There are many things that you have to wait on. If you go to a Dr that just has 1 or 2 operatories I would change dentist as he can not be efficent %26amp; must charge more %26amp; do less %26amp; take longer. You can't hurry but you can be efficent!! Doc W

Dental Hygiene?

2009-11-12T22:35:00.000-08:00

Whats the difference between having a Associate's or a Bachelor's for dental hygeine besides the number of years for schooling?

Do having one over the other mean more pay or are they the same and I should only go for two years?

Average salary????

Dental Hygiene?
i didn't know there was such an option. Around here, all the Dental Hygienist training is a 2year associate degree. I don't exactly understand what more you would learn in 2 additional years. It seems like it would be a choice of dental assistant, hygienist, dentist, with salaries increasing with the training. Hope this is helpful, %26amp; thanks for the question--I learned something.
Reply:i've been a d. hygienist for 10 yrs. i can't answer about if you get a bachelor degree then go to 2 yrs of hygiene school, or how all that plays out, i can tell you there is no difference in how much you make with ***. or bachelor degree. i've never had a employer inquire on what degree i have. i don't think it makes much difference, if you want to be the best at what you do i don't think it matters the degree you have but has to do with you're level of continued education in the hygiene field and stuff or try getting imployed with a advanced team of health care profesionals, interview the type of business you would want to go to work for, we are in big demand and i wouldn't waste time going for a bachelors degree though you are close to ending up with one after all prerequisits required for entering into a program are complete
Reply:I have 2 friends who are dental hygienists. One has an associate's degree and one has a bachelor's. They make the same amount of money. It's like nursing, a bachelor's doesn't earn you any more money. It only benefits you if you want to go in to management. Most dentists only hire hygienists on a part time basis, which means no benefits.

Does a dental hygienist pay depend on the degree?

2009-11-12T22:34:00.003-08:00

Does a dental hygienist get pay better with a bachelor degree than a associate degree? If so how much more do they get pay? Also what is a good community college in California to get in an easy dental hygienist program? And if I get an associate degree, can I work in the school health or for the government company?

Does a dental hygienist pay depend on the degree?
The pay is the same. Dentists don't care too much about which degree you have, only how good you are at your job. The bachelor's opens more doors if you want to go the corporate route and work for one of the big companies. Also, its important if you want to go into teaching or research. My wife got the Bachelor's version, because she might try to go corporate one of these days.
Reply:as far as i know fees are set
Reply:i would never hire a hygienist that didn't have a bachelors degree. if i hire someone to actually treat my patients i expect them to have the most advanced education available. if i didn't have a hygienist with a bachelors available then obviously i'm going to pay a little less to someone who is less educated.
Reply:Check out what you want below.

Hygienest are paid one of two ways. Once they are both equally licensed everything else should be equal. Further education might help you advance into management, tailor that to fit what you would like to do (e.g. dental sales, managment, training, etc)

An hourly rate with some performance goals

A production rate, which is basically a commission rate on patients see.

Why a production rate? Well its not to push people through. Instead its to keep busy. Dr. Offices are really selling time. So unsold time equals a loss of money. A good hygienest keeps her schedule full but having a large recall base. That is patients she has seen before and keep coming back. If she does everybody wins, especially the patient.
Reply:Yes. Their education level is highly important just as in any field.

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Cost of Dental Work; Is This a Ripoff?

2009-11-12T22:34:00.002-08:00

Today I went to a dentist I found on a list of providers from my insurance carrier because I felt as though I had broken a tooth and I also know that I need work done. The dentist told me that although I have beautiful teeth, I need extensive work and would need to be referred to her associates who are not in my plan (endo and perio doctors) for some perio work and several root canals and crowns I would need. I asked for a ball park figure of what this would cost as I was prepared to pay it. She said with the insurance coverage (which she first said that my insurance company may or may not pay), it would cost close to $4,000.00. After a small gasp, I said "ok". I was then given a dental plan, which looked extremely extensive (19 entries listed) with a total cost of $5,800.00 at the bottom of the list a place and a place for my signature as "Authorizing Services". Then, I found out that this did not even include the perio surgery. Am I being ripped off?

Cost of Dental Work; Is This a Ripoff?
Dental work is really expensive I'm having 2 front teeth implants %26amp; that is costing me £3,500 plus I've already paid £200 for takig the fractured teeth out %26amp; false ones for now so grand total £3,700 thats £s not $s
Reply:N0!!
Reply:Don't get me started on dentists and their fees! You are obviously in the States, but they are the same here in the UK. Dental work costs an arm and a leg here, and it's a rip-off. And some of those guys are butchers, who will rip your tooth out and then proceed to rip the money right out of your wallet! And I'm pretty certain some of them are sadists!
Reply:Ekks..I think you need to be careful when the dentist throws out to "see my associates". Many dentists are quit honest and want the best for their patients,then some actually need to meet a monthly quota.Can you believe that! I'm not saying the dental office you were at is ripping you off but I hope you didn't sign that paper..

If you can seek another opinion? If not here are a couple of my ideas for you.

1)Can your dentist show you an ex ray or screen picture that would clarify this decision?can you see a big problem that needs attention now?

2)ask your dentist only to do the crown,that is if you had a broken tooth

3)Sometimes if you have a bad tooth that needs a root canal it don't always need a crown,at least not right away.

4)is the perio work needed now or can it wait till you can save more money

5)If you could get a discount for paying cash,then do one thing at a time

Remember,you get to make the choice if it is cosmetic then wait,just fix the painful cavities and cracks now
Reply:If you have extensive work, yes, it could cost that much. That is the result of putting off dental work. But...you can get second opinions too. And if you cannot afford it, call the local Salvation Army and see if they have any service for dental care...they do in a town here near me....or you could go to a dental school and be worked on by students and pay about half.
Reply:Actually from what you described it sounds like a good deal. Dentists/dental professionals have patients sign a release form for various reasons. 1. they want your permission to bill insurance for future services rendered 2. they want you to be aware of the treatment planned for you, by signing the tx plan you are saying I am aware of what needs to be done. (if you are not comfortable or don't understand something about your treatment don't sign it until you do understand) 3. this protects you, the dentist can't go back and add anything to the treatment plan without letting you know about it first. 4. treatment plans are drawn up with the doctor who is providing the service to you, the other doctors (Periodontist, Endodontist) will have their own tx plan for you to look over.

You are not being ripped off from what you describe, not in my opinion anyway. Your treatment plan sounds very reasonable. Compare your treatment with some of our patients who spend upwards of 10 to 20 grand, yours is the bargain. However at our office we offer cosmetic dentistry which can cost significantly more. Ask someone at your dentists office to go over the tx plan with you in detail so you understand it. If they are not willing or seem rude because you ask this than find someone else to do the work. You are a consumer and as such you have the right to understand what you are paying for.

Does anybody know how many years it takes total to get a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene?

2009-11-12T22:34:00.001-08:00

I cant make up my mind if i should get my Associate's or Bachelor's in dental hygiene?

Does anybody know how many years it takes total to get a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene?
Bachelor's degree is generally a four year degree.

If it helps in your decision, it would not make one bit of difference to me if a job candidate had a 2-year or 4-year degree. There are so many other things that are important for the job. Maybe others don't feel that way, but I do. As long as you are a well-rounded person who can hold a conversation and think your way out of a paper bag, the extra years in school do not really contribute anything to the skill set needed to do well in your job.
Reply:Um...didn't you answer your own question? A Bachelor's degree is 4 years, so that is how long it will take.
Reply:I think 6 years. But you need to call your local colleges to get the correct information that your looking into. Yes, you can do it.
Reply:I don't, but I heard 2 yrs for an assistant. Look it up on-line, or look up a # to a college and ask. Easy as that. Good Luck!
Reply:DR. SAM PROVIDED THE MOST SENSIBLE ANSWER. IT DOESN'T REALLY MATTER IF IT'S A 2 OR 4 YEAR DEGREE, AS LONG AS YOU END UP BEING A COMPETENT AND CARING HYGIENIST.

How much do they pay dental hygienists...?

2009-11-12T22:34:00.000-08:00

how much do they pay dental hygienists in ny city ? and is a bachelor's degree better than an associates, why?

How much do they pay dental hygienists...?
A little over $36 according to http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=...
Reply:I think maybe $30 an hour?

A bachelors is a 4 year degree and what is necessary for most jobs.

Associates is only 2 years and is not really recognized as an accomplishment, but I guess better than nothing.

Dental Hygienist is a horrible job, my sister is one. Dentists are cheap and work you to the bone, and don't like to give raises. You have to pay for your own medical, etc. and have to take vacations when they do!

Dental hygienist question...?

2009-11-12T22:33:00.003-08:00

would make the same amount of money if you were to get a bachelors in DH at USC or just get an associates degree at a community college and pass the license exam? Some people say there is absolutely no difference, the only thing is that you will be in lots of debt if you go to USC. but I mean how could that be possible? doesn't it make more sense that the more education you have the more you will get paid? Also, do dental hygienists make good money in California?

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Dental Hygiene Certificate?

2009-11-12T22:33:00.002-08:00

Does having a certificate in Dental Hygiene lessen your chances of getting a job or the amount of money you're paid? The college in Houston that offers the program only has Baccalaureate or a certifcate option.

The baccalaureate program is very long and intense...And I'd rather have an Associates degree in the field.

Does anyone know if the certificate is a good idea?

Dental Hygiene Certificate?
Well you'd still be taking your boards and becoming an RDH right? I'm in a two year program in New York and we only get an A.A.S.. it's pretty intense too but then again it's only two years.. Being a RDH whether you have an associates or a bachelor's doesn't really effect getting a job or really how much you'll get paid because you will both have the same title - a Registered Dental Hygienist. (30-35 starting pay in my area :) ) The certificate is definitely a good idea if it entails you being an RDH %26amp; nothing less.
Reply:What are the Advantages of a Dental Hygiene Career?

Dental hygiene offers the following challenges and rewards:

Personal satisfaction: One of the most enjoyable aspects of a career in dental hygiene is working with people. Personal fulfillment comes from providing a valuable health care service while establishing trusting relationships with patients.

Prestige: As a result of their education and clinical training in a highly skilled discipline, dental hygienists are respected as valued members of the oral health care team.

Variety: Dental hygienists use a variety of interpersonal and clinical skills to meet the oral health needs of many different patients each day. Hygienists have opportunities to help special population groups such as children, the elderly and the disabled. They may also provide oral health instruction in primary and secondary schools and other settings.

Creativity: Because dental hygienists interact with such diverse population groups, they must be creative in their approach to patient management and oral health education.

Flexibility: The flexibility offered by full- and part-time employment options, as well as the availability of evening and weekend hours, enables dental hygienists to balance their career and lifestyle needs. Hygienists also have opportunities to work in a wide variety of settings including: private dental practices, educational and community institutions, research teams and dental corporations.

Security: The services that dental hygienists provide are needed and valued by a large percentage of the population. There is currently a great demand for dental hygienists. Employment opportunities will be excellent well into the next century. Due to the success of preventive dentistry in reducing the incidence of oral disease, the expanding older population will retain their teeth longer, and will be even more aware of the importance of regular dental care. With the emphasis on preventive care, dentists will need to employ more dental hygienists than ever before to meet the increased demand for dental services.

Practice patterns also influence employment opportunities for hygienists. With the current trend toward group practice and practice styles that stress effective and productive use of office personnel, job opportunities will continue to increase.

Where Do Dental Hygienists Work?

There are many employment opportunities in the field of dental hygiene, since many dentists employ one or more dental hygienists.

Hygienists are in demand in general dental practices, as well as in specialty practices such as periodontics or pediatric dentistry.

Dental hygienists are responsible for some important patient care services provided in a dental office, including removing calculus, stains and plaque from teeth, applying fluoride and pit and fissure sealants, taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays), providing oral hygiene instructions (e.g., brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).

Hygienists may also be employed to provide dental hygiene services for patients in hospitals, nursing homes and public health clinics. Depending upon the level of education and experience achieved, dental hygienists can also apply their skills and knowledge to other career activities such as teaching hygiene students in dental schools and dental hygiene education programs. Research, office management and business administration are other career options. Additionally, employment opportunities may be available with companies that market dental-related materials and equipment.

What Education/Training Does a Dental Hygienist Need?

Dental hygienists receive their education through academic programs at community colleges, technical colleges, dental schools or universities. The majority of community college programs take at least two years to complete, with graduates receiving associate degrees. Receipt of this degree allows a hygienist to take licensure examinations (national and state or regional), become licensed and to work in a dental office. University-based dental hygiene programs may offer baccalaureate and master's degrees, which generally require at least two years of further schooling. These additional degrees may be required to embark on a career in teaching and/or research, as well as for clinical practice in school or public health programs.

Dental hygiene program admission requirements vary, depending upon the specific school. High school-level courses such as health, biology, psychology, chemistry, mathematics and speech will be beneficial in a dental hygiene career. Most programs show a preference for individuals who have completed at least one year of college. Some baccalaureate degree programs require that applicants complete two years of college prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. Counselors, advisors and prospective students should contact the particular dental hygiene program of interest for specific program requirements.

Dental hygiene education programs provide students with clinical education in the form of supervised patient care experiences. Additionally, these programs include courses in liberal arts (e.g., English, speech, sociology and psychology); basic sciences (e.g., anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, immunology, chemistry, microbiology and pathology); and clinical sciences (e.g., dental hygiene, radiology and dental materials). After completion of a dental hygiene program, dental hygienists can choose to pursue additional training in such areas as education, business administration, basic sciences, marketing and public health.

hope this helps! good luck in the dental field.

Dental School?

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I am 17 years old and a senior in high school. I will graduate high school with an associates in arts degree from a community college next December. I have recently decided I want to become either a dentist or an orthodontist. I was wondering if anyone on here could tell me what the next step would be? Do I need to get a bachelors degree before i go to dental school? And if so what would be the best major. I had originally thought pre-professional biology but I am not sure now. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Dental School?
Dental schools require a bachelor's degree. As for your major, choose something that you like and are interested in. Just make sure to take the necessary predental prereqs (bio, chem, orgo, physics). I heard that dental schools may actually prefer students with non-science majors. I also heard that a lot of dental schools now require some psychology courses and calculus courses. If you have any more questions, you can talk to your predental or premed advisor if your college has one. Hope that helped.

Do you make good money as a dental hygienist?

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Dental Assistant?? Are you a dental asst.?? Tell me about your job? How long where you in college?

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I will be Graduating this spring with a associates Degree in Information Systems.....but I do want to go back to school to be a Dental Hygienist or Assistant?? What the differences?? How about the Assistant do you still have to take the state/regional exam?? If you do.... is it hard???? thanks!!

Dental Assistant?? Are you a dental asst.?? Tell me about your job? How long where you in college?
My husband is a dental assistant. It takes roughly 2 years of college, but some dentists will train you without a degree. Dental hygienists need a bit more schooling, but their job pays a lot more. Hygienists are the ones who clean your teeth at the dentist. The assistants are the ones who seat you, take your x-rays, hand the dentist instruments, stuff like that. There is a state exam for assistants, but you can work without one. My husband's co-workers all passed it on the first try. My husband hasn't taken it yet. As an assistant you can get between $8 and $20 an hour, depending on experience, education and location. But a hygienist gets twice that. Many dentists themselves started out as hygienists. If you're going for a permanent career, I would say hygienist. If you just need some more cash to supplement your IS work, go assistant. Best of luck to you.
Reply:Hey! I'm an assistant..been one for 6 1/2 years and I LOVE IT! I went to school for 2 years and was hired while I was still in school. I want to go back to get certification to be a hygienist, but that will take a couple of years. You do have state requirements and yearly requirements.A hygienist basically cleans the teeth and is more on the hygiene side of dentistry while an assistant works their *** off helping the doctor. In my case, I'm a floater. There's only me and one other person in the office besides the doc so I float from front office to the ops. It's very fun. I have always had a mouth and teeth thing so I am in heaven. Oh yeah and if you study for the tests, they are not hard.Good luck.

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Dental Hygenists please answer?

2009-11-12T22:32:00.000-08:00

I just finished my associates degree and was planning on getting into teaching. Now, I'm second guessing and wondering if getting a degree to be a dental hygenist would be better. If you do this job can you help me decide if I should get into it or stick with the teaching. How much money do you make? Do you get good benefits? Does the job suck? Is the schooling really hard? How long does the schooling take if you have an associates degree already? And last...How do you find a school that offers that program? I know thats alot of questions but I would appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Dental Hygenists please answer?
That's funny, I am a dental hygienist of 15 years that just got my bachelor's in hygiene so that I am able to teach! If you are thinking about a degree in hygiene you probably would need to do at least another 2 years to get your hygiene degree since you need so many hours of clinical practice prior to graduation. I love what I do as it is flexible (especially if you have a family someday), it pays well ($35.00 per hour for me), and most importantly I have a connection and positive impact on my patients lives. If you like working with people than you might enjoy it. As for benefits, I get paid days off and retirement (and I work 1 day a week) but this is not always the case, it really just depends on your employer. The program is tough and may be difficult to get into (my school had 200 applicants for 22 positions this year), but it is well worth it and goes by quickly. I would try this site to check for programs close to you - http://www.adha.org/careerinfo/dir_educa...

Please feel free to contact me for more information and good luck!

JAMRDH - a dental hygienist

Dental Hygenists please answer?

2009-11-12T22:30:00.001-08:00

I just finished my associates degree and was planning on getting into teaching. Now, I'm second guessing and wondering if getting a degree to be a dental hygenist would be better. If you do this job can you help me decide if I should get into it or stick with the teaching. How much money do you make? Do you get good benefits? Does the job suck? Is the schooling really hard? How long does the schooling take if you have an associates degree already? And last...How do you find a school that offers that program? I know thats alot of questions but I would appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Dental Hygenists please answer?
I love being a hygienist!!! I have been practicing for three years in private practice. I make $30 an hour and work in a very small town in Ohio. I work 32 hours a week (4 days) and made $52,000 last year. No late nights or weekends! I have health benefits, free dental for my family, disability, driving allowance, monthly bonuses, free uniforms, 401K and profit sharing. My continuing education is also paid for. I have a bachelors degree but the majority of the training is the same and all the licensing is the same if I would have went through a different program. The training will take a least 2 years. The school was tough and takes up most of your time- there is no part-time in hygiene school! Make sure you love to work with people and aren't skidish about the mouth! You see some nasty stuff! As far as finding a school call local colleges or check on line. You could also ask area hygienists or job shadow to see if it may be for you!

Should i go for Dental hygiene school Or Dental School?

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Should i go to Dental Hygiene school or Dental school?

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Im about to get my associates in biology. I dont know if i should transfer to a hygiene school and became a dental hygienist or go for my bachelours for biology and eventually to DENTAL SCHOOL. The disadvantages of dental hygiene: Work is mostly Partime, dont get benefits, work in different locations. i Really dont know what to do... has anybody had this tough choice? Help me out... any advice? I really love the dental field but i dont know what i should go for.

Should i go to Dental Hygiene school or Dental school?
This all depends on what you like to do, the lifestyle you want, and what you are good at. Dental hygienist is not a bad field. You will not have to worry about opening your own practice, the cost of eduction is much cheaper than becoming a dentist. (Total cost of most dental school is $150,000 to $200,000 for four years). Dental hygienist program will take either between 2-3 years. A dentist eduction will require you to have a bachelor degree, then 4 more years of dental school. Big difference between a dental hygienist and a dentist is the kind of work you will get to do. Dentist will get to do much more exciting things in dentistry. However, getting into dental is not easy. First, you got to have the GPA and DAT score. But being book-smart isn't enough. You will need to have great dexterity skill and perceptual ability (way more than a dental hygienist). The DAT score will contain a portion called PAT (perceptual ability test). The four years of dental school is challenging, but if you love it, then you will have fun! After dental school, if you decide to open your own dental office, you will need to be a business-kind of person. Although you can work for another dentist, this is sometime limited. Basically, it all comes down to way you really like to do.

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During my time as a pre-dental student, I job shadow many dental office (almost about 15 offices) to give me an idea what its like to be a dentist. These experiences really help me make my decision. Several dentists have told me to be a dental hygienist. My objection to that was that i loved dentistry too much to stop there. I have always been very good with my hands. My PAT score is in the top 95% of the national score (actually is almost near perfect). I knew I had what it takes to be a dentist. During my undergraduate years, I ran a business along the side while attending school full-time. Although my GPA was relatively average, I knew that I could run a dental office if given the chance. If you're into dentistry because of money, stable job, helping others...that's just not enough to be a dentist. Hand-eyes coordination is a must, perceptual ability is essential, and you will need some business aspect.

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Overall, becoming a dentist will demand a lot of more from you than becoming a dental hygienist. However, I would not say that dental hygienist do not have a reputation. Lots of dental hygienist, who loved dentistry will get a master in public health or education, which allow them to take on various leadership position in dentistry. I know several dental hygienist with a master degree that ran many of the county and state public health program, such as water-fluoridation or better smile for the public. There's a lot of you can do with dental hygiene degree.

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Reply:Although it involves a larger amount of work, I would say go for you bachelors, and then Dental School. Mainly because you can do a lot more with a bachelors degree in biology then you can with an associates. Now is the time to do it. If you go to become a dental hygenist and then later you want to move up, it may not be suited to fit in your schedule. You dont sound happy with the partime and no benefits, so I would recomend Dental School. Becoming a dentist would provide you with a much larger pay, more hours, and a lot more recognition. But mostly, do what your heart tells you, even if it involves extra work!
Reply:firstly I would appreciate your passion for dentistry... I feel its better rather best to go in for a batchelors in the dental school... hygienist do gud work... still that reputation as a DOCTOR can be achieved through a batchelors degree... what a great feel to be called as a DOCTOR indeed... dentistry even better than MBBS... we directly enter speciality... if u wanna earn much, yes dentistry is one of the most productive way of earning by exhibiting our technical skills... it all lies in your HANDWORK + HARDWORK to gain victory in dentistry... thereafter you can proceed with masters in out of over more than 15 dental specialities... there are options even for pursuing super speciality trainings... you can even go about doing a lot of research work.... its again a service oriented job... unlike hygienist who wont have that a good reputation doctors do really have a name value.... hope to see you as a Dentist like me soon... :)

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Dental hygienist process???

2009-11-12T22:29:00.000-08:00

I am in the process of associates in general studies.what do i do after to become a dental hygienist?

Dental hygienist process???
You can get an associates degree in hygiene. It is 2-3 years long. Maybe you could change majors and transfer to another school if yours does not offer a program. There is a board exam after finishing.
Reply:you find a dentist who will hire you to clean people's teeth. Isn't that what a dental hygientist does?
Reply:to be a dental hygienist you need to study a course in dental hygiene. its usually a 3 year full time course. you can do this after a levels or equivelent eg you can do the course if you are qualified dental nurse.

Help about dental school?

2009-11-12T22:28:00.000-08:00

If i have an associates in science, what do i do next to become a dental hygienist?

Help about dental school?
You go to a college that offers a dental hygiene program and apply.